Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 2/29/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserClosing arguments expected to end today in gambling trial

Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama House votes to expand film incentives

Montgomery AdvertiserMoore, Malone agree on many issues in debate

Huntsville TimesHuntsville Hospital, Decatur General Hospital in merger discussions

Huntsville [...]

Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 2/28/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserJudge won’t dismiss charges

Montgomery AdvertiserImmigration law protesters receive suspended sentences

Montgomery AdvertiserHyundai sends letter on possible immigration protests to US dealerships

Montgomery AdvertiserAutauga Co. grand jury indicts man in deaths of woman, unborn child

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Daily Headlines, Monday, 2/27/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserAttorneys quieter in second gambling trial

Montgomery AdvertiserBlack teacher recalls turmoil of the 1960s

Montgomery AdvertiserGulf oil spill trial delayed for settlement talks

Montgomery AdvertiserBill could force removal of red-light cameras By Brian Lyman

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Daily Headlines, Sunday, 2/26/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserWeek three of gambling corruption trial features talk of a ‘sinner’, ‘snake’ and phone calls

Montgomery AdvertiserBill would increase incentives for making films in Alabama

Montgomery Advertiser‘Huge’ savings expected with increased drug co-pays

Montgomery AdvertiserBill could force [...]

Daily Headlines, Saturday, 2/25/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserSome charges dropped as prosecution rests in gambling trial

Montgomery AdvertiserASU poll: Santorum gaining strength in Alabama

Montgomery AdvertiserFeds sue state over handling of absentee ballots

Montgomery AdvertiserTeen’s hat ministry aids babies, cancer patients

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Daily Headlines, Friday, 2/24/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserMcGregor loaned millions to Gilley

Montgomery AdvertiserFloating garbage on river sparking lawsuit in Mobile

Montgomery AdvertiserThompson outlines parts of 3-year plan for Montgomery Public Schools

Montgomery AdvertiserPrattville mayor: $3M trim needed over two years

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Daily Headlines, Thursday, 2/23/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserCuts protested: Legislature asked to rethink mental health funds

Montgomery AdvertiserGambling corruption trial: Gilley says he isn’t a racist

Montgomery AdvertiserAdvertiser Editorial: Protect patients

Huntsville TimesGov. Robert Bentley on new SAF-T-Net: ‘This is fantastic’ (video)

Huntsville [...]

Daily Headlines, Wednesday, 2/22/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserHouse approves texting ban

Montgomery AdvertiserGilley used cellphones in jail, could face charges

Montgomery AdvertiserBack to school: Roby talks to students at LAMP, other schools on ‘virtual field trip’

Montgomery AdvertiserMontgomery City Council passes sagging pants resolution

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Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 2/21/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserBill to allow homebrewing introduced in House

Montgomery AdvertiserBentley, legislators work on streamlining government

Montgomery AdvertiserSouthern Baptist panel recommends add-on to name

Montgomery AdvertiserWeekend rains ease drought conditions in area

Montgomery AdvertiserAnnual vigil [...]

Daily Headlines, Sunday, 2/19/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserArmy uses 1813 Fort Mims battle for modern lessons

Montgomery AdvertiserBill would allow businesses to use inmate labor

Montgomery AdvertiserDefense cuts target retiree health fees, Rx copays

Montgomery AdvertiserWeek 2 of gambling trial: Drop phones, egos, cheese [...]

Daily Headlines, Saturday, 2/18/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserGambling corruption trial: Prosecutor plays ‘aborigine’ tape

Montgomery AdvertiserAla. GOP votes against payroll tax cut

Montgomery Advertiser‘Justice is served’: Jury returns more than $1M sexual harassment verdict against Alabama State University

Huntsville TimesAlabama Supreme Court justice blasts [...]

Daily Headlines, Friday, 2/17/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserGilley testifies about offers to politicians, recordings

Montgomery AdvertiserGeorgia debates tapping Tennessee water

Montgomery Advertiser$1.2M in aid approved for tornado victims

Montgomery AdvertiserAG announces arrests of former state employees

Montgomery AdvertiserHouse OKs bills [...]

Daily Headlines, Thursday, 2/16/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserGambling corruption trial: Gilley testifies on $14M loan from McGregor

Montgomery AdvertiserAG announces arrests of former state employees

Montgomery AdvertiserHouse OKs bills aimed at job creation

Montgomery AdvertiserJury set to decide ASU suit

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Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 2/14/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserSPLC raises food stamp issues with immigration law

Montgomery AdvertiserDefense questions lobbyist’s testimony

Montgomery AdvertiserBills aimed at job creation

Montgomery AdvertiserEx-ASU employee: Firing was retaliation for complaint

Montgomery AdvertiserAdvertiser Editorial: Don’t use rural [...]

Daily Headlines, Monday, 2/13/2012

Montgomery AdvertiserWriter pens song for 4 girls killed in Ala. church bombing

Montgomery AdvertiserWhere the buffalo no longer roam

Montgomery AdvertiserCommentary: Lunch at Highland Gardens Elementary hits the spot

Montgomery AdvertiserSchools work to provide nutritious lunches for students

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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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