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 Posted by Danny, on September 30th, 2009, at 4:57 pm As it turns out, state Sen. Hinton Mitchem (D – Union Grove) did not attend the GOP fundraiser in Marshall County last night; he is out of the state. After I posted this post about the possibility of him switching parties, I heard from several Montgomery Republicans and Democrats who weighed in with interest on [...] Posted by H, on September 30th, 2009, at 6:15 amBirmingham News – Alabama cuts school funding Birmingham News – 20 Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies facing unpaid leave to work as Birmingham police officers Birmingham News – Birmingham City Council delays action on bingo applications while discussing changes to bingo ordinance Birmingham News – Alabama attorney general’s office seeks an execution [...] Posted by waltm, on September 30th, 2009, at 6:13 amDothan Eagle – Henry County voters renew existing tax and vote against new tax Daily Home – Controversy over industrial recruitment in Sylacauga Troy Messenger – Troy area schools react to proration Cullman Times – Finis St. John IV re-elected UA boards president-pro-tem Posted by Danny, on September 29th, 2009, at 4:59 pm Charley Grimsley tells the Political Parlor that he is entering the race for state Treasurer. Grimsley was chief of staff for Hinton Mitchem when Mitchem was Senate President pro tem. He has also served as chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Steve Windom and as Conservation Commissioner for Gov. Jim Folsom, Jr. George [...] Posted by Danny, on September 29th, 2009, at 11:42 amFormer Riley Cabinet member Bill Johnson follows up with some more jabs at Gov. Riley, saying Riley should recuse himself as the lead negotiator for Jefferson County in its ongoing sewer debt negotiations. What do you suppose is at work here? Seeking attention for his gubernatorial candidacy? Revenge? Need to vent? Or [...] Posted by Danny, on September 29th, 2009, at 10:23 am Hats off to Dana Beyerle of the New York Times Regional Media Group and Sebastian Kitchen of the Montgomery Advertiser who have been recognized by readers of the Washington Post’s The Fix as the best political reporters in the state. Posted by H, on September 29th, 2009, at 6:25 amBirmingham News – Federal judge rules against Alabama bingo hall operator Birmingham News – Alabama worries Atlanta will solve water crisis by tapping Coosa River too deeply Birmingham News – Swine flu vaccine to arrive in days to Alabama Birmingham News – Trinity Medical Center’s lawyers say the future hinges on [...] Posted by waltm, on September 29th, 2009, at 6:21 amCherokee County Herald – Cedar Bluff election stalls again Daily Mountain Eagle – Carbon Hill’s wet/dry special election ok’d by judge Andalusia Star-News – Residents can’t shoot pests – and so passes another tradition Posted by Danny, on September 28th, 2009, at 12:47 pm Sen. Hinton Mitchem hands in his resignation as Senate President pro tem in February, 2009 State Sen. Hinton Mitchem (D – Union Grove) has talked to Marshall County GOP Chair Jean Brewer about switching parties, Ms. Brewer confirmed to the Parlor today. “It’s not official [that he will switch],” she said. The eight-term Senator was elected [...] Posted by Danny, on September 28th, 2009, at 8:57 amConsidering the comments by gubernatorial candidate Bill Johnson last week on Gov. Riley, Riley’s family, and potential conflicts of interest… readers remind me that they are all the more interesting given that Johnson’s wife is still on Riley’s staff as Director of the Alabama Broadband Initiative. Related Articles: Posted by H, on September 28th, 2009, at 6:10 am Birmingham News – 40 revenue, tax collector employees back on job in Jefferson County, Alabama Birmingham News – Birmingham, Alabama summit pursues model for clean, green cities Birmingham News – Firefighters visit Birmingham as part of 18,000 mile mission to raise cancer awareness Birmingham News – Allegations of sexual misconduct [...] Posted by H, on September 27th, 2009, at 6:00 amBirmingham News – Alasgasco natural gas bills slow to drop Birmingham News – Birmingham City Council proposes tougher electronic bingo rules Birmingham News – Hale County, Alabama foot washing celebration spurs revelry, disorder Birmingham News – A litany of deaths follows growing popularity of heroin in Jefferson County Birmingham News – [...] Posted by waltm, on September 27th, 2009, at 5:59 amThe Selma Times-Journal – Today is ‘Be Ready’ Sunday -Are you? Cullman Times – Changes – a look at changes in the Cullman County Revenue Commissioners office Dothan Eagle – Pat Thomas discusses term as Dothan’s mayor Posted by H, on September 26th, 2009, at 6:00 amBirmingham News – Justice Department says OK to Calera election plan Birmingham News – Jefferson County officials come up with money to maintain courthouse security Birmingham News – Fliers featuring Kim Rafferty, Frank Matthews blasted as political mudslinging Birmingham News – State school superintendent says fiscal 2011 budget likely to include [...] Posted by waltm, on September 26th, 2009, at 5:59 amPrattville Progress – Appeal filed in voter registration rejection The News-Courier – Phony school restroom cameras raise concern Cullman Times – Half-cent tax to be on Cullman ballot The Clay Times-Journal – Ashland raises sales tax |
ChangeI wish my friend Hinton Mitchem godspeed and good luck after his retirement from public service. Hinton, on Monday, announced what many had suspected — he will not seek re-election. I remember meeting Hinton for the first time while I was a student at Auburn University. He served the people of his [...] Ten Minutes in the House, Senate Moves On Here is a quick preview of the upcoming week in Montgomery. This week will be a standard legislative schedule for the House. We will be in session on Tuesday and Thursday with committee meetings scheduled for Wednesday. Back in the Day... Union Avenue in Ozark in the 1920s |
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