Daily Headlines, Sunday, 7/15/2012

Posted by H, on July 15th, 2012, at 4:56 am

Montgomery Advertiser – States’ actions on voter ID laws stoke debate

Montgomery Advertiser – Incentives fueling growth as Dexter Avenue plans come to life, Montgomery officials say

Montgomery Advertiser – ASU gives big salary to Howell in new job

Montgomery Advertiser – Fired up: Montgomery takes title in firefighter challenge

Montgomery Advertiser – Just Saying: Native tribe may be our only chance

Montgomery Advertiser – Leaders must shape change

Huntsville Times – Mike Culbreath sees seat on Huntsville school board as next step in public service

Huntsville Times – Huntsville-born planet hunter Mike Brown wins 2012 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics

Huntsville Times – Huntsville woman helps victims of domestic violence get a fresh start in life

Birmingham News – Gov. Bentley says Mitt Romney should release tax returns

Birmingham News – Lawmaker says Jefferson County fails to provide financial information as required by state law

Birmingham News – Alabama’s commissioner of Senior Services critical of Obamacare during Homewood appearance

Press-Register – Beach traffic should get more green lights with upgrades

Press-Register – Investors buy land in Gulf Shores, and Foley Beach Express site

Press-Register – University of Mobile expands its course work at the Southern Baptist-affiliated school

Press-Register – Alabama governor: My comments about Romney taken out of context

Press-Register – Candidate Roy Moore: Chief justice election to determine ‘course of our future’

Press-Register – RESTORE Act money can help resolve lingering questions about oil spill’s impact (editorial)

Press-Register – PACT solution seems to be the best one available (editorial)

Tuscaloosa News – New mental health chief promises no more layoffs

Tuscaloosa News – County officials say some parents abuse school zone policy

Tuscaloosa News – EDITORIAL: Bailey brings freshness, familiarity

Anniston Star – Peculiar days at Alabama’s Statehouse

Anniston Star – Bob Davis: A modest proposal dedicated to health

Decatur Daily – Why did Decatur schools settle ex-teacher’s suit?

Gadsden Times – Study: Gadsden economy fares well in recession

Gadsden Times – Agency: Gadsden crime stats incomplete in report

Gadsden Times – New mental health leader: Funding elusive for downsizing plans

A Look from the Rearview Mirror

By Joe Hubbard on June 8, 2011

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

By John Merrill on May 24, 2011

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 [...]

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Legislative Transparency

By Cam Ward on May 17, 2011

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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