Small town political gazette – 07/31/10

Dothan Eagle - SBOE member Peters says Race to the Top federal power grab

Andalusia Star-News - Federal inmates net Covington County $17K

Cullman TimesJudge rejects defendant’s motion in Cullman County water utility case

St. Clair News-Aegis - Emotions still run high in Leeds over school location, closing [...]

Daily Headlines, Saturday, 7/31/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserAla. justices make way for VictoryLand raid

Montgomery AdvertiserDry summer has counties heading into drought

Montgomery AdvertiserSalvation Army commanding officer leaving Montgomery

Montgomery AdvertiserState official says Caterpillar didn’t give Montgomery a chance

Montgomery Advertiser[...]

Small town political gazette – 07/30/10

The Wetumpka HeraldSupreme Court ruling on order blocking VictoryLand action expected today

OpppnewsonlineChesteen runs unopposed in November election for HD-87

Daily Mountain EagleAEA upset over Walker County board’s emergency hires

The Cleburne News - Judges dismisses case against Cleburne County Board of Education and [...]

Daily Headlines, Friday, 7/30/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserRiley sued over gambling raids

Montgomery AdvertiserLess oil on surface means less work

Montgomery AdvertiserCanadian steel pipe facility to open in state

Montgomery AdvertiserCaterpillar not coming to Montgomery

Montgomery Advertiser2011 economic outlook bleak

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Identifying Legislative Seats in Play for 2010

July’s REDMAP Political Report [.pdf] from the Republican State Leadership Committee contends that nationally in 2010 Republicans will pick up control of four legislative chambers, that Democrats will not pick up any, and that twelve chambers controlled by Democrats (including Alabama’s House and Senate) are “solidly in play.”

The report explains, “The [...]

Alabama's First Families of Politics

The Fix at Washingtonpost.com has been putting together a list of the first families, the political dynasties, for each state with the help of readers. The compiled list is out today.

The Wallaces (George, Lurleen, and George, Jr.) and Folsoms (Big Jim and Little Jim) are Alabama’s entries on the list.

For whatever [...]

Small town political gazette – 07/29/10

The Tuskegee NewsNews about VictoryLand charity payout stirs emotions

The Tuskegee NewsTuskegee proposes more cuts to stop the bleeding and related editorial

Times-JournalLegislators offer help to ministry

Dothan EagleLocal attorney questions legal basis for bingo tax license refund

Cullman Times[...]

Daily Headlines, Thursday, 7/29/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama senator says legislation protects US writers abroad

Montgomery AdvertiserGulf Coast businesses decry ban on drilling

Montgomery AdvertiserCook’s widow may vie for vacant seat

Montgomery AdvertiserTrooper cleared of beating allegations

Montgomery Advertiser2011 economic [...]

Rasmussen Brings Bentley Good Numbers

Rasmussen Reports has a 20 point lead for Robert Bentley over Ron Sparks in the gubernatorial race, 55% – 35% with a +/- 4.5% margin of error, in a poll taken July 22.

The net favorable numbers (respondents’ Favorable % minus Unfavorable %) for the two candidates are

Robert Bentley: +49% (68% [...]

Smalll town political gazette – 7/28/10

The Cullman TimesCounty water issue make in courts

Alex City Outlook - Coosa County Commission passes school resolution

Arab TribuneDomestic violence in Marshall County on the rise – be interesting to see statewide numbers

The Selma Times-JournalState rules might slow dance plans

Courier-Journal - [...]

Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 7/28/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserState fails to make ‘Race to the Top’ grant list for second time

Montgomery AdvertiserState improves in Kids Count report

Montgomery AdvertiserBaxley back at work at Public Service Commission

Montgomery AdvertiserCorporate profits rise as consumer confidence falls

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Senate Sketches # 1208

“Why did you write President Obama an open letter? Why didn’t you just send it to him privately?” The questions were genuine although there was clear disapproval in the voice. The questions were asked in good faith and I tried to answer in good faith. The questions were about the two open letters that I wrote President Barack Obama [...]

ALFA Farm-PAC Announces Endorsements

The executive committee of ALFA’s Farm-PAC met yesterday and approved the recommendations for endorsements made last week by its Farm-PAC advisory trustees. In addition to the ones you already saw here at the Parlor in a sneak peek*, ALFA’s Farm-PAC also endorsed: [...]

Small town political gazette – 07/27/10

Brewton Standard - Peacocks cleared in Florida elections complaint

Enterprise LedgerAlabama soldier killed in Afghanistan

The PostCherokee County Schools Superintendent not concerned with loss of local control

The Cullman TimesCCBOE Chevron Project: ‘savings aren’t there’

The Daily SentinelJackson County Sheriff needs [...]

Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 7/27/2010

Montgomery AdvertiserSparks, Bentley favor casino disclosure

Montgomery AdvertiserMontgomery plans to bolster cash reserves

Montgomery AdvertiserFederal court reverses TVA emissions ruling

Montgomery AdvertiserNonprofits could lose tax-exemption

Montgomery AdvertiserEconomists predict weaker growth for quarter

Montgomery [...]

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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