Small town political gazette – 1/31/10

Cullman Times - Probate judge, Leah Patterson-Lust, recovering after fall at Court House

Enterprise Ledger - Mayor gives state of the city address

Baldwin County NowManufacturing growing in Baldwin County

Andalusia Star-NewsReform bill gives us hope

The Selma Times-Journal - District judge, Bob Armstrong, seeks [...]

Daily Headlines, Sunday, 1/31/2010

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Montgomery AdvertiserSenate prepares to continue debate on road, bridge bill

Montgomery AdvertiserMobile man police stopped with stun gun dies

Montgomery AdvertiserFinance reports can offer political perspective

Montgomery AdvertiserGame wardens use night flights to help nab illegal hunters

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St. Joseph Street in Mobile, 1911

St. Joseph Street in Mobile, 1911

St. Joseph Street in Mobile, 1911

A postcard of St. Joseph Street in Mobile from 1911. A horse drawn carriage is in the right corner, and a boy stands in the street.

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Friday Pre-Dawn Pix from Victoryland

Troopers arriving at entrance with Atty Fred Gray

The struggle over the gambling issue is a remarkable one, a struggle of titans in the state. I haven’t said much about it because it’s so fascinating on its own without commentary. What meager words could be added here that would be worthwhile additions to what we are already reading in the daily headlines? I am one who enjoys Citizen Kane or Raiders of the Lost Ark on the silver screen as much or more without someone whispering in my ear.

That said, if you want to get up to speed on recent happenings in the saga, here is a Montgomery Advertiser article for you.

And these pictures came our way of the pre-dawn confrontation at Victoryland Friday morning.

Troopers arriving at entrance greeted by Atty Fred Gray

Troopers arriving at entrance greeteed by Atty Fred Gray

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Small town political gazette – 1/30/10

Troy Messenger - Road fund debate ending?

The Northwest AlabamianProration nibbling away at school funds

Eufaula TribuneDA seeks identity of commenter at Tribune’s site

Clanton Advertiser - No quick fix for Chilton County roads

Prattville ProgressFire tax districts ‘not going to happen’

Madison [...]

Daily Headlines, Saturday, 1/30/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserRiley, King trade words over bingo raids

Montgomery AdvertiserEx-wife of Nelson Mandela agrees to attend Bridge Crossing Jubilee

Montgomery AdvertiserSupreme Court blocks bingo in Ashville

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama school board’s Bell casts eye toward Bright’s seat

Montgomery [...]

Small town political gazette - 1/29/10

Dothan EagleAttempted raid under way at Country Crossing

The North Jefferson News - Blount County judge delays Warrior police tax

The Selma Times-Journal - Bush Hog, neighbors still at impasse

The Moulton AdvertiserWet/dry votes possible in Moulton and Town Creek

The Sand Mountain Reporter[...]

Daily Headlines, Friday, 1/29/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama lawmakers want Obama to focus on national security

Montgomery AdvertiserBill in state teacher testing suit exceeds $9M

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama likely won’t challenge stay of execution

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama gets federal funding for rail study

Montgomery Advertiser [...]

Farm-PAC Endorses for the Primaries

ALFA Farmers Logo

Farm-PAC (the PAC for the Alabama Farmers Federation, also known not quite correctly as ALFA) released its endorsements today for the June primaries.

They endorsed:

  • U.S. Senator: Richard Shelby
  • U.S. Representative, District 1: Jo Bonner
  • U.S. Representative, District 2: Bobby Bright
  • U.S. Representative, District 3: Mike Rogers
  • U.S. Representative, District 4: Robert [...]

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The Blount Countian Legislative offensive on Warrior ordinance launched – 1/28/10

Times-Journal - Sylvania councilmen square off

The St. Clair TimesMoody fire chief resigns, council vote in dispute

Randolph LeaderLocal aid agencies are out of money

Andalusia Star-NewsFlorala moving ahead with bingo

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Daily Headlines, Thursday, 1/28/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserJailed Alabama educator no longer receiving salary, benefits

Montgomery AdvertiserSanders decides to run for 8th term in Alabama Senate

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama teacher testing case dismissed

Montgomery AdvertiserTyson: Ship casinos in Mobile Bay ‘not a problem’ [...]

Sprinting Through the Process

During each my last eight years in the House I have a routine where I like to move all of my bills early in the session. My reasoning for this is that somewhere around midway through the session the process gets snagged on some issue like gambling, sales tax on groceries or some proposed [...]

Debate on Road Bill ties up Senate

Thursday, the Senate will begin its 4th day of debate on a road construction bill that proposes to spend $100 million a year for 10 years in addition to the regular road program and any federal stimulus plans.  The billion dollars for this extra road program would come from the state’s savings account which [...]

Stephanie Bell Considers AL-02 Race

Alabama with the 2nd Congressional District highlighted

Contrary to a circulating rumor, Stephanie Bell tells the Political Parlor that she is not considering a primary challenge to Republican incumbent Beth Chapman for the office of Secretary of State – and that she has never talked to anyone about running for the office.

Bell, in her fifth term on the State Board [...]

Small town political gazette - 1/27/10

Andalusia Star-NewsFlorala moving ahead with bingo

Dothan EagleCity manager contract tied to Motorola contract

Enterpise LedgerCoffee County Sheriff seeks reimbursement after suit dismissed

Shelby County ReporterVincent residents speak out on quarry

Clanton Advertiser - Voting rights are priceless

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Legislative Dispatch

A Look from the Rearview Mirror

This Thursday will mark the last day of the legislative Session.  For some, it was a Session that seemed would never end.  For others, it was one that ended much too quickly.  It may be early, yet, to write an obit on this Session, but as we approach the finish line, some perspective may be in order.

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Putting Students First

As you know, a very important piece of legislation will be presented for our consideration in the House tomorrow in Montgomery – Senate Bill 310 – the “Students First” tenure and fair dismissal reform bill. Like me, many House members have been inundated with phone calls and emails from opponents of this bill, and some have been [...]

Legislative Transparency

There are a lot of issues to debate before we begin the final days of this session. In fact, I am quite certain there will be some comments on this post debating many of them. Before we get into the last seven day of the session I wanted to bring up a topic that [...]


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Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 5/16/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserBill on sagging pants dies in Senate

Montgomery AdvertiserLegislature uncertain on special session

Montgomery AdvertiserLifeSouth responds to HIV lawsuit

Montgomery AdvertiserIllness closes Children’s Center

Montgomery AdvertiserCouncil to purchase flood-prone property

Huntsville Times [...]

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