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 Posted by Danny, on September 25th, 2009, at 12:22 pm
If Bill Johnson and Gov. Bob Riley at the same social event wasn’t awkward before Wednesday it likely is now. Johnson, you may remember, abruptly resigned from the Governor’s cabinet in June to meet an ultimatum from the Governor to resign or announce he was not going to run for Governor. Wednesday on [...] Posted by H, on September 25th, 2009, at 6:15 amBirmingham News – UAB’s first University Day celebrates 40 years as a university and a $5 million gift Birmingham News – Seven out-of-state candidates first to interview for chancellor of Alabama’s two-year college system Birmingham News – Birmingham, Alabama SCLC decries rise in black on black’ shootings, deaths Birmingham News – U.S. Rep. Artur Davis seeks a larger settlement fund for black farmers who suffered discrimination Birmingham News – Equal Rights Initiative head Bryan Stevenson wins justice award from the Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation of New York Birmingham News – State school superintendent says fiscal 2011 budget likely to include third year of cuts, while expenses – especially health benefits – to increase dramatically Posted by waltm, on September 25th, 2009, at 6:13 am Posted by Howie, on September 24th, 2009, at 9:11 pm
I apologize for not being with you last week. I spent the majority of last week in tryouts competing for the Tennessee starting QB. Week 3 review:
- USC’s yearly loss to an unranked team came a little early this year with their 16-13 loss to Washington. People will point to USC [...] Posted by H, on September 24th, 2009, at 6:00 amBirmingham News – Jefferson County sheriff vows major cuts begin Oct. 1 Birmingham News – Alabama’s college flu rates 2nd in the U.S. Birmingham News – Alabama financial records to be searchable online, governor says Birmingham News – 9 qualify for council seats in Calera, Alabama Birmingham News – Auburn gets NASA grant to teach Alabama high school students about climate change Birmingham News – Birmingham City Council candidate Sheila Tyson under scrutiny over academic claims Posted by waltm, on September 24th, 2009, at 5:59 amThe Arab Tribune - Dentist slams RDS tax audit – When the Council agress with you and $4700 is spent to collect $4200 there maybe a problem The South Alabamian – Hubert alleges irregularities in primary election – link maybe useful to subscribers but only link found Moulton Advertiser – City to use surplus to pay raises – One of the few places with a budget surplus Posted by H, on September 23rd, 2009, at 6:10 amBirmingham News – Jefferson County Commission OKs $808.6 million budget that returns 700 employees to work, cuts sheriff’s budget by $10 million Birmingham News – Free property for anyone who will build, run business in downtown Birmingham, Alabama Birmingham News – Motor vehicle registration and vehicle property tax deadlines for Jefferson County residents have been extended Birmingham News – Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says energy and health care proposals in Washington will hurt Alabama and Mississippi if passed Birmingham News – Hopefuls open to allowing bingo Birmingham News – Section 8 housing rentals to get 100% market value in Birmingham, Alabama Posted by waltm, on September 23rd, 2009, at 6:08 amGreenville Advocate - Disagreement at DA’s office leads to warrant for Hayneville police chief Dothan Eagle – E911 purchase leads to request for AG opinion Times-Journal – Vacant Dekalb County Commission seat to be filled Posted by Danny, on September 22nd, 2009, at 4:32 pm Posted by Danny, on September 22nd, 2009, at 12:58 pm
Chatter is picking up regarding the Supreme Court races… Here’s an update along with the basics for any latecomers… We have three seats up in 2010, all held by Republicans. Patti Smith has announced that she is not running again. The other two are held by Mike Bolin and Tom Parker. You can see [...] Posted by waltm, on September 22nd, 2009, at 9:29 amIn yesterday’s Montgomery Advertiser, there was an editorial about the latest report on this subject. Alabama’s Infant Mortality rate is 9.5 per 1000 live births, while nationally, the rate is 6.7. A copy of the report (pdf) can be found at the State Department of Public Health as well as a list by County of infant mortality rates (pdf). To summarize: the child most likely not to see a birthday cake is black, had a low birth weight, does not have health coverage, has a sibling less than two, a teenage mother who smokes and was one of a multiple birth. Posted by H, on September 22nd, 2009, at 7:00 am
Birmingham News – Showers, thunderstorms pound central Alabama; to continue throughout week Birmingham News – Birmingham mayor Larry Langford details spending Birmingham News – Bandy, Royal tout experience in 3rd council contest Birmingham News – Alabama’s Gov. Riley to offer compromise in Medicaid dispute Birmingham News – Carol Duncan, Kim Rafferty square off for Birmingham District 2 city council seat Posted by waltm, on September 22nd, 2009, at 6:57 amCullman Times – More details on the workings of Hanceville’s water board The Sand Mountain Reporter – ‘If we can help them, we will’ – Boaz mayor does not understand why Carlisle residents are fighting annexation Daily Mountain Eagle – Judge orders bingo halls to buy licenses Posted by Danny, on September 21st, 2009, at 4:50 pm
From Eye on 2010 at CQ Politics:
Among the listed seats that are targeted by [...] Posted by Danny, on September 21st, 2009, at 4:15 pmMore about Democratic Rep. Steve Hurst’s potential party switch… State GOP Communications Director Philip Bryan told the Parlor on this matter, “I know Chairman Hubbard is talking to certain Democrats about switching – some have approached him and he has approached others. But all discussions are confidential, so we are not disclosing the progress [...] |
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