Daily Headlines, Tuesday, 8/28/2012

Coffee cup Montgomery AdvertiserRNC delays don’t faze River Region delegates

Montgomery AdvertiserMedicaid crisis if Sept. 18 vote fails, state’s chief medical officer says

Montgomery AdvertiserArea municipal elections set for today

Montgomery AdvertiserFEMA trucks laden with supplies pour into Maxwell in preparation of Isaac

Montgomery AdvertiserState postpones surplus auction

Montgomery AdvertiserRoby postpones trip to Republican National Convention

Huntsville TimesTommy Battle increases his campaign money lead on eve of Huntsville mayoral election

Huntsville TimesHuntsville mobilizes to help those affected by Isaac

Huntsville TimesHuntsville officials, business leaders make one last push for tax renewal

Huntsville TimesMayoral races in Huntsville, Madison highlight busy Tuesday for area voters

Huntsville TimesReports of Albertville python’s death greatly exaggerated

Huntsville TimesA school tax that needs to continue (editorial)

Birmingham NewsAlabama law enforcement agencies joining forces to prevent fatal Labor Day wrecks

Birmingham NewsAlabama Democrats feel betrayed by Artur Davis’ switch to GOP

Birmingham NewsJoe Hendricks, body guard for Civil Rights leader, dies

Birmingham NewsShelby County Sheriff calls on County Commission to use reserve funds

Birmingham NewsJefferson County official: At least one judge will have to remain somewhere in Bessemer Cutoff if county vacates Bessemer courthouse

Birmingham NewsJudge to rule later on Alabama prepaid tuition plan

Birmingham NewsCasino lobbyist, ex-legislator report to prison

Birmingham NewsJefferson County Commission told additional Medicaid revenue could be found with outside help

Press-RegisterIsaac moving towards coast; expected to slow down, become a hurricane

Press-RegisterNational Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Isaac takes aim on Northern Gulf Coast

Press-RegisterMobile County creates evacuation map as Isaac plods toward the coast

Press-RegisterExperts expect spike in gas prices in Isaac’s wake

Press-RegisterFairhope cancels election, new date set for Sept. 11 (updated)

Press-RegisterDauphin Island officials: Power won’t be cut before the storm

Press-RegisterGoogle offers cool look at Tropical Storm Isaac progression

Press-RegisterWhat can Mobile, Baldwin expect with Isaac? Up to 18 inches of rain, tropical-force winds and water rising 6-9 feet

Press-RegisterJustice Department to monitor municipal elections in 3 Alabama cities

Press-RegisterChevron Pascagoula Refinery ‘continues to operate’

Press-RegisterLet monuments rest in peace (editorial)

Press-RegisterBetter Safe Than Sorry (Press-Register editorial)

Tuscaloosa NewsFeds mum on why Reform vote is being watched

Tuscaloosa NewsUA astronomers online comic hails discovery

Tuscaloosa NewsTuscaloosa County officials prepare for Isaac

Tuscaloosa NewsAlabama-Michigan game ticketing leaves students in uproar

Anniston StarToday’s task: Go vote – Don’t squander your chance to have your say on Election Day

Decatur Daily Get out and vote today

Gadsden TimesGroup seeks immigration ‘compact’

Opelika-Auburn NewsElection 2012: Light turnout expected in Opelika

Opelika-Auburn NewsFeds to monitor Phenix City, Lanett elections

Opelika-Auburn NewsCounty commission OKs treatment for Lee Road 352

Opelika-Auburn NewsNew weed abatement policy pleases Auburn officials

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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