Daily Headlines, Monday, 1/31/2011

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Montgomery AdvertiserHistorian: State capital moved often in early days

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama college tuition program millions in red

Montgomery AdvertiserDems name Mark Kennedy as new state party chairman

Montgomery AdvertiserAG: Civil-rights era cold cases a high priority

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Small town political gazette – 1/30/11

BaldwinCountyNowSheriff ‘Hoss’ Mack: Improve mental health care in inmates

Daily Home - Two arrested on South Carolina warrants

Selma Times-JournalCommittee members surprised by Black Belt Action Committee’s demise

Shoals InsiderShoals area legislators form bipartisan caucus

Monroe JournalNo dump now or in [...]

Daily Headlines, Sunday, 1/30/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserDems name Mark Kennedy as new state party chairman

Montgomery AdvertiserAG: Civil-rights era cold cases a high priority

Montgomery AdvertiserCare, access rising under ‘medical home’ concept

Montgomery AdvertiserAstroChimp: Local man trained US space pioneer

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Small town political gazette – 01/29/11

Ledger-EnquirerPhenix City Councilman Sumbry released on bond

Alexander City OutlookLocal schools brace for possible budget cuts

BaldwinCountyNow$1.2 million in attorney’s fees sought in Dyas Triangle case

Daily HomeMore education cuts could be devastating

The Demopolis TimesProration impact still a [...]

Daily Headlines, Saturday, 1/29/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserState’s high court asked to reconsider hospital case

Montgomery AdvertiserJuvenile charged in black bear shooting

Montgomery AdvertiserLeaders will discuss new ethics laws

Montgomery AdvertiserBentley paying back campaign loan

Montgomery AdvertiserPrattville finance director resigns

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Small town political gazette – 1/28/11

The Blount CountianEnvironmental groups challenge ADEM permit for McCalla’s Rosa Mine

Cleburne NewsThird firefighter arrested on arson charges

Cullman TimesCounty agrees to GUSC concessions to end suit

Daily Mountain EagleGroup helping feed the hungry children of Walker County

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Daily Headlines, Friday, 1/28/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserCuts threaten Alabama schools’ progress

Montgomery AdvertiserLa. attorney general slams Strange’s role as head of lawsuits

Montgomery Advertiser7,000 oil spill claims may be fraudulent

Montgomery AdvertiserGulf leaders want faster BP payouts

Montgomery AdvertiserGov. [...]

Small town political gazette – 1/27/11

The Alexander City OutlookFrustration builds over new law in Dadeville

The Clanton AdvertiserEmergency calls up 25%

Cullman Times - AG: Draft/keg beer sales ok with ABC approval

Eclectic ObserverCouncil mulls fix for money mess

LagniappeContract award leads to ethics complaint

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Daily Headlines, Thursday, 1/27/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama town recalls Apple’s new leader’s youth

Montgomery AdvertiserBentley selects ex-rival Sparks for new office

Montgomery AdvertiserAG to lead oil spill fight

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama Guard unit returns to Opelika today

Montgomery AdvertiserGa. adopts [...]

Senate Sketches # 1233

Hope is powerful. It allows us to go on even when circumstances say there is no real reason to go on. I sense a strong yearning for hope everywhere I go these days. But I have hope in abundance. However, my basis for hope goes deeper than what I see around me. During the Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday celebrations, I shared with various audiences how I keep hope alive in spite of adverse circumstances. [...]

Small town political gazette – 1/26/11

The Andalusia Star-NewsFlorala looking to grow city, revenue

Brewton StandardBrewton mayor Jennings will not run in 2012

Choctaw SunContest of sheriff’s election dismissed

Daily Sentinel - Jailer jailed

Dothan Eagle - Three vie for District Six in special election

Ledger-Enquirer - Phenix [...]

Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 1/26/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama’s Sewell one of president’s escorts

Montgomery AdvertiserArizona execs plead guilty to mislabeling fish sold in Ala., Fla.

Montgomery AdvertiserFormer principal faces sex charges

Montgomery AdvertiserBOE approves changes to reduction-in-force policy

Montgomery AdvertiserMontgomery [...]

Small town political gazette – 1/25/11

Cullman TimesNo end in sight for GUSC

Daily HomeCounty transfers grist mill property

Dothan EagleBaxley, Snellgrove announce for Dothan Commission seat six

LagniappeFairhope mayor takes on oil contract

The PostSen. Phil Williams responds to AEA criticism

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Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 1/25/2011

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Montgomery AdvertiserJudge throws out Country Crossing lawsuit

Montgomery AdvertiserLobbyists receive mandatory training on new ethics laws

Montgomery AdvertiserMinisters complain about slow payments

Montgomery AdvertiserLongtime Montgomery business Jenkins Brick Co. sold

Montgomery AdvertiserFriction continues at [...]

Small town political gazette – 01/24/11

The Clanton AdvertiserWidow remembers legacy of Clanton’s first black police officer

The Cullman TimesStaff shake ups in the Cullman County schools

The Monroe JournalCouncil responds to garbage complaints

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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