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 City to appeal ruling on removing school board members

The News CourierSchool technology director: Ipads cost less than reported

North Jefferson NewsTax raising few eyebrows

The Selma Times-JournalTax typo fixed

The Southeastern SunJudge rules against New Brockton in disagreement

Troy MessengerTroy schools superintendent Felton-Smith stepping down

Wetumpka Herald - Armored vehicle request tabled by commission

Dothan EagleEditorial: Mythbuster

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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