Puzzling Over Cobb Retirement

Why would Sue Bell Cobb, the state’s top elected Democrat, choose not to finish out her term as Chief Justice of the state’s Supreme Court? Yesterday’s surprise announcement that she would resign effective August 1, four and a half years into a six year term, has Alabamians scratching their heads.

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Daily Headlines, Thursday, 6/30/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserChief Justice Cobb quits; no timetable for new appointment

Montgomery AdvertiserFBI agent discusses wiretaps of McGregor, other defendants

Montgomery AdvertiserWater removed from Cherokee town hall

Montgomery AdvertiserSheriffs, federal agent meet on immigration law

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Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 6/29/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserDefense attorneys hammer Gilley, play tape of him making comments about lobbyist

Montgomery AdvertiserBirmingham City Council condemns immigration law

Montgomery AdvertiserBP’s $1B Gulf oil spill recovery fund ‘won’t be enough’

Montgomery AdvertiserRiley in good spirits after motorcycle [...]

Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 6/28/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserGilley says he offered campaign events featuring country musicians

Montgomery AdvertiserLaw enforcement unsure about funding in enforcing new immigration law

Montgomery AdvertiserRiley injured in motorcycle crash

Montgomery AdvertiserAPT closing bureau in Montgomery

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Daily Headlines, Monday, 6/27/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserGambling trial shines spotlight on fees paid to legislators

Montgomery AdvertiserGulf oil spill cleanup workers report medical problems; lawsuit filed

Montgomery AdvertiserCapitol Beat: Trial unmasks ethics questions

Montgomery AdvertiserByard brothers working together on tornado-recovery efforts

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Daily Headlines, Sunday, 6/26/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserTRICARE to see first fee increases since 1995

Montgomery AdvertiserRain puts Lake Purdy at safe level

Montgomery AdvertiserMore swimmers test positive for E. coli

Montgomery AdvertiserColorful quotes, facts from week 3 of gambling trial

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Daily Headlines, Saturday, 6/25/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserGilley says he received millions in loans, gave box of cash

Montgomery AdvertiserJustice Department reviews immigration law

Montgomery AdvertiserBlood banks short on O-negative

Montgomery AdvertiserSuspect held in courthouse phone threat

Montgomery AdvertiserFEMA extends [...]

Daily Headlines, Friday, 6/24/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserState tops nation in most severe tornadoes

Montgomery AdvertiserPhenix City expanding jail, creating jobs

Montgomery AdvertiserGilley takes witness stand

Montgomery AdvertiserAla. lawmakers cautious about troop withdrawal

Montgomery AdvertiserThousands attend job fair in Montgomery

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Daily Headlines, Thursday, 6/23/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserGambling trial witness describes alleged bribery

Montgomery AdvertiserFormer Decatur official told to repay retirement benefits

Montgomery AdvertiserFormer Houston County judge assessed court costs

Montgomery AdvertiserOfficials turn attention to long-term recovery from April 27 storms

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Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 6/22/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserGambling corruption trial attorneys argue over Riley appointment

Montgomery AdvertiserMarch to protest immigration law

Montgomery AdvertiserHope remains: Community struggles after VictoryLand’s closure

Montgomery AdvertiserPrattville City Council rejects change to budget

Montgomery AdvertiserMcGregor’s attorney [...]

Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 6/21/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserLawmaker: Casino owner sent 2 lobbyists bearing $2,500 checks

Montgomery AdvertiserDemocrats call for Beason to resign

Montgomery AdvertiserWarner accused in 74-charge complaint

Montgomery AdvertiserPrattville City Council meets on large task of redistricting

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Daily Headlines, Monday, 6/20/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserTime running out on civil rights era cases

Montgomery AdvertiserMillbrook’s growth to bring change to city’s government

Montgomery AdvertiserStates look to Internet taxes to close budget gaps

Montgomery AdvertiserAdvertiser Editorial: Jobs hard to find

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Daily Headlines, Sunday, 6/19/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserStart of gambling corruption trial features plenty of fireworks

Montgomery AdvertiserE-Verify requirement may present challenges for Department of Homeland Security, businesses

Montgomery AdvertiserHighlights, lowlights from first week of trial

Montgomery AdvertiserJust Saying: State takes embarrassing stand on [...]

Daily Headlines, Saturday, 6/18/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserNFL looks into players’ Country Crossing investments

Montgomery AdvertiserMcGregor’s lawyers still want Riley to testify

Montgomery AdvertiserDon’t blame jobless rate on tornado

Montgomery AdvertiserDry days could kill corn crop

Montgomery AdvertiserColonial exec gets [...]

Daily Headlines, Friday, 6/17/2011

Montgomery AdvertiserGambling corruption trial: Democrats call for Beason to resign; prosecutors mention Republican aide paid by McGregor

Montgomery AdvertiserChurch leaders criticize Alabama’s immigration law

Montgomery AdvertiserUS Supreme Court upholds Alabama man’s conviction

Montgomery AdvertiserTop Republicans try to temper [...]

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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