7-Day News Digest

Arise Daily News Digest 5-22-2013

AL.COM  - Rancorous session comes to a close; Republicans, Democrats offer divergent reviews.

AL.COM  - Sewell to attend White House signing of "four little girls" bill Friday, will reschedule town halls.

AL.COM  - House District 97: Adline Clarke walks to victory.

AL.COM  - State education board could limit scope of accountability act.

AL.COM  - Best and worst: From budgets to guns, Brad Moody recaps the Alabama Legislature's 2013 session.

AL.COM  - Alabama residents favor Medicaid expansion but not Obama reforms as a whole, poll shows.

AL.COM  - Immigrant rights group supporters protest in front of U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions' Huntsville office.

AL.COM  - The Day After: What the 2013 Legislative Session means for many Alabamians.

AL.COM  - Alabama has nation's second-highest credit card delinquency rate.

AL.COM  – Columnist John Archibald:  Republicans to Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley: Eat my shorts.

AL.COM  – Contributor Benard Simelton:  African Americans support immigration reform and an inclusive vision of America.

ALABAMA POLITICAL REPORTER  - Hubbard Takes Charge on Last Day of Session

AL.COM  - Legalizing illegal immigrants will devastate low-skilled workers.

SALON  - Anyone regret slashing National Weather Service budget now?

AL.COM  - Sen. Shadrack McGill vows to keep fighting for failed quarry bill in 2014.

SENATE SKETCHES  - “Senate Sketches,” Sen. Hank Sanders’ weekly message to his constituents.

AL.COM  - Gov. Bentley appointed to national health care task force.

AL.COM  - Sen. Jeff Sessions acknowledges coalition letter opposing 'Gang of Eight' reform bill.

AL.COM  - Best and worst: From Alabama Accountability Act to failure of anti-gambling bill, Gary Palmer recaps the Alabama Legislature's 2013 session.

AL.COM  - Lawyers look to Alabama Supreme Court on juvenile killer sentences after legislature fails to act.

AL.COM  - Best and worst: From teacher raise to taking from Children First, Bradley Byrne recaps the Alabama Legislature's 2013 session.

AL.COM  - Alabama Accountability Act a lifeline for one Montgomery family.

AL.COM  – Contributor John Robb:  The big mules are off to the glue factory.

DECATUR DAILY  – The Decatur Daily:  ‘Republicans are making headlines.’

(FLORENCE) TIMES DAILY  - State voters can decide on foreign law protections.

(FLORENCE) TIMES DAILY  – The Times Daily:  US wages are falling.

ANNISTON STAR  – The Anniston Star:  Legislative lessons - Alabama’s 2013 session riddled with telling political signs.

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER  - Exploiting the elderly is now a felony.

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER  - Alabama court system facing layoffs, chief justice says.

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER  - Indian guest workers sue Alabama-based company.

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER  - Contributor U. S. Rep. Martha Roby: Bill would rein in federal intrusion in education.

OPELIKA-AUBURN NEWS  - Animal protection groups praise Alabama bill.

OPELIKA-AUBURN NEWS  - Alabama State to host Voting Rights Center.

WASHINGTON POST  - Senate panel approves sweeping immigration reform bill.

WASHINGTON POST  - When do teachers and big government get respect? When we need them.

WASHINGTON POST  - The Washington Post:  Apple is shifting its tax burden.

NEW YORK TIMES  – The New York Times:  An Imperfect Immigration Bill Survives

Arise Daily News Digest 5-20-2013

AL.COM  - What industry has more workers in California than actors? The solar industry. Alabama ranks 50th in solar jobs.

AL.COM  – Contributor Cameron Smith: Accountability Act Delayed is Education Justice Denied

AL.COM  - Birmingham named 10th laziest city in the nation.

DECATUR DAILY  – The Decatur Daily:  Gun bill tragedy in the making.

(JASPER) DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE  – Working hard in the House.

(FLORENCE) TIMES DAILY  - Legislature could authorize $280 million in bonds.

TUSCALOOSA NEWS  – Contributor Larry Clayton:  U.S. manufacturing obituary is premature.

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER  - Rep. Roby's comp-time bill sparks hardball politics.

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER  - Legislature: Lawmakers expecting a busy last day.

OPELIKA-AUBURN NEWS  - Alabama revokes vehicle titles sent in error.

DOTHAN EAGLE  - Roby: Fort Rucker flight training hours restored.

WASHINGTON POST  - Behind  the mortgage settlements from the housing crisis.

WASHINGTON POST  - The Fix:  Can Obama bridge the divide between the two Americas?.

WASHINGTON POST  - Columnist E. J. Dionne:  Political dysfunction spells trouble for democracies.

NEW YORK TIMES  - Larger Union That Enforces Immigration Opposes Bill

NEW YORK TIMES  – Contributor Timothy Noah:  The 1 Percent Are Only Half the Problem

NEW YORK TIMES  – Contributor George Packer:  Celebrating Inequality

SALON  - Paul Krugman’s right: Austerity kills.

SALON  - “The Unwinding”: What’s gone wrong with America.

Arise Daily News Digest 5-18-2013

AL.COM  - Gov. Robert Bentley says legislators 'better be listening to the people' on school tax credits.

AL.COM  - Audit report cites weaknesses in computer security at state agencies.

AL.COM  - Before the civil rights movement Alabama blacks faced discrimination on their way to getting law degrees and licenses to practice.

AL.COM  - Strong job growth pushes Alabama unemployment rate down in April.

AL.COM  - Senate Democrats urge Bentley to repeal, not delay, Alabama Accountability Act tax credits.

AL.COM  – Columnist George Talbot:  Is Robert Bentley unbeatable in 2014?

AL.COM  – Columnist Joey Kennedy:  Ballot stays closed for another election, and that's too bad.

WELD FOR BIRMINGHAM  - Contributor Larry Lee:  Accountability Act:  Digging into some unintended consequences.

WSFA  - Ken Hare In Depth: ASU hires high profile (and costly) lawyer to defend probe.

ALABAMA SCHOOL CONNECTION  - A Little Bit of Info About How Alabamians Feel About School Choice

ALABAMA POLITICAL REPORTER  - Bentley returns to sound principle while others foolishly resist.

ALABAMA POLITICAL REPORTER  - Strange Set to Investigate Claims that IRS was Used to Target Alabama Groups

BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS JOURNAL  - Alabama scores low in 'enterprising states' study.

AL.COM  - Five bond issues totaling $280 million could clear Legislature on Monday.

AL.COM  - Senator to Bentley: "I will not sit by and passively allow... children being subjected to a less than stellar education."

AL.COM  - Sponsor: Still work to do on campaign finance bill.

ANNISTON STAR  - Sen. Gerald Dial’s food tax ban died, but others viable on last day.

ANNISTON STAR  - K.L. Brown sponsors legislation on topics he has personal familiarity with.

ANNISTON STAR  – The Anniston Star:  Concern for the workers - Rep. Brooks is obscuring primary purpose for his comments.

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER  - Bentley defends 2-year delay for school tax credits.

WASHINGTON POST  - Are school vouchers losing steam?

NEW YORK TIMES  - Abortion Law in Arkansas Is Blocked by U.S. Judge.

Arise Daily News Digest 5-17-2013

AL.COM  - State to market growing biotechnology industry.

AL.COM  - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant subject of intensive federal safety inspection.

AL.COM  - Alabama Accountability Act architect Sen. Del Marsh says Gov. Bentley's changes to law DOA.

AL.COM  - Former Alabama court system IT chief pleads guilty to stealing state computer code.

AL.COM  - Rep. DeMarco on current legislative session: what law enforcement community can expect.

AL.COM  - Bentley's amendment to Alabama Accountability Act drawing opposition from some Republican lawmakers.

AL.COM  – Op-Ed:  After Solomonic ruling on school act, Bentley should take aim at gun bill.

AL.COM  – Columnist Joey Kennedy:  Last day of the legislative session looking like a mad scramble -- or make that, an angry scramble.

AL.COM  – Columnist John Archibald:  Best session ever?  At mansion, Alabama's First Lady now doubting 'best pot roast ever' compliment.

AL.COM  – Contributor Michael Saltsman:  The summer of Alabama teens' discontent.

ALABAMA SCHOOL CONNECTION  -  The Alabama Accountability Act – Does Anybody Care What Parents and Families Think?

ALABAMA POLITICAL REPORTER  - Alabama Delegation Members Comment on IRS Persecution of Conservative Political Groups

(FLORENCE) TIMES DAILY  - Student loan proposal may mean higher rates.

ANNISTON STAR  - Randy Wood counts legislative term as a success.

ANNISTON STAR  - Coming up dry: Munford representative winless in session marked by alcohol sales debate.

ANNISTON STAR  - Local Democrats hear from former state chairman Mark Kennedy.

ANNISTON STAR  – The Anniston Star:  Conservatives or radicals – Politics in Alabama could use prudence.

ANNISTON STAR  – The Anniston Star:  Another bipartisan accomplishment.

ANNISTON STAR  – Contributor Gov. Robert Bentley:  Improving the Alabama Accountability Act.

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER  - Shelby provision in water bill would benefit state docks.

MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER  - Columnist Vanzetta McPherson:  Accountability Act's premises are false.

WASHINGTON POST  - House  votes to repeal Obamacare for 37th time.

WASHINGTON POST  - Senate group hopes bipartisan support will help immigration bill.

NEW YORK TIMES  - G.O.P., Energized, Weighs How Far to Take Inquiries.

NEW YORK TIMES  – The New York Times:  Scandal Machine

Arise Daily News Digest 5-16-2013

AL.COM  - Gov. Robert Bentley wants two-year delay on school tax credits established by Alabama Accountability Act.

AL.COM  - Rep. Mo Brooks: Immigration amnesty program would undermine job market for African-Americans.

AL.COM  - Superintendent Tommy Bice calls proposed delay of private-school tax credits a 'welcomed opportunity.'

AL.COM  - Did fiscal cliff deal hurt Alabama's recovery?  Evidence suggests partly yes.

AL.COM  - ASU fights to overturn jury's finding that it allowed a racially and sexually hostile work environment.

AL.COM  - Unrepentant Scrushy blames Karl Rove for bribery conviction, says government witness took 'snitch deal.'

AL.COM  - Alabama foreclosures cripple market, despite national trend.

AL.COM  - Help wanted: Alabama Democratic Party looking for a chairman but does anyone want the job?

AL.COM  – Columnist Joey Kennedy:  Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners not real happy about sunshine.

AL.COM  – Columnist John Archibald:  Lowell Barron lawyer: Treat him special; hide details.

ALABAMA POLITICAL REPORTER  - Changes to voter registration process may be in store.

ALABAMA POLITICAL REPORTER  - Alabama Tenth Highest State in Energy Related Per Capita CO2 Emissions

AL.COM  - Sen. Dick Brewbaker says Republicans likely to disagree over Bentley amendment.

DECATUR DAILY  – The Decatur Daily: Insurance exchanges are effective.

GADSDEN TIMES  - State reviews school leader's 'no confidence' vote.

ANNISTON STAR  – The Anniston Star:  The great unraveling – Credit Bentley for trying to slow the Alabama Accountability Act.

ANNISTON STAR  – The Anniston Star:  The war that won’t end - Still waiting for serious negotiations between Alabama, Florida, Georgia

OPELIKA-AUBURN NEWS  - Alabama governor: Budgets basically look fine.

DOTHAN EAGLE  - The Dothan Eagle:  Fancy footwork.

TROY MESSENGER  -  Columnist Steve Flowers:  Senate leadership wraps up session.

WASHINGTON POST  - Acting director of IRS forced to resign amid furor over targeting of conservative groups.

WASHINGTON POST  - Groups that sought tax-exempt status say IRS dealings were a nightmare.

WASHINGTON POST  - Contributor Jim Roumell:  The rich can save Social Security, by giving up their checks.

NEW YORK TIMES  - A Focus on Border Security and Temporary Visas as Senators Return to Immigration

NEW YORK TIMES  – The New York Times:  Take Politics Away From the I.R.S

Arise Daily News Digest 5-15-2013

AL.COM  - Gov. Robert Bentley signs bill creating a 'crown jewel' conference center in Gulf Shores.

AL.COM  - Alabama State taps former federal judge for help with forensic audit.

AL.COM  - Alabama AG Luther Strange calls for special prosecutor in IRS scandal.

AL.COM  - Sen. Jeff Sessions "gets slapped down" as Senate panel rejects his amendments to immigration bill.

AL.COM  - Rep. Mo Brooks vows to oppose any 'Gang of 8' immigration amnesty plan.

AL.COM  - Senate panel rejects Sessions amendment to use fingerprints, iris scans to track visa holders.

AL.COM  - A look at Sessions' 49 amendments on immigration reform.

AL.COM  - Mark Kennedy:  'The Alabama Democratic Majority has no intent to sabotage the state party.'

AL.COM  – Columnist Joey Kennedy:  State Democratic Party is in a mess that'll take a while to clean up.

ALABAMA SCHOOL CONNECTION  - A Funny Thing Happened at the Board Meeting Last Night

SENATE SKETCHES  - “Senate Sketches,” Sen. Hank Sanders’ weekly message to his constituents.

ALABAMA POLITICAL REPORTER  - Governor rumored to be casting a wary-eye at so-called campaign reform.

ALABAMA POLITICAL REPORTER  - Joint conference committee compromises on gun bill.

WSFA  - Ala. to collect millions in drug manufacturer settlement.

DECATUR DAILY  – The Decatur Daily:  ‘School choice’ repeal needed.

DECATUR DAILY  – The Decatur Daily:  Nobody taking Americans’ guns.

(FLORENCE) TIMES DAILY  - Board recommends lowering threshold for drunken driving.

ANNISTON STAR  – The Anniston Star:  Wrong number - It’s time to examine prosecutors’ sweeping powers to collect data.

ANNISTON STAR  – The Anniston Star:  No, Legislature.

WASHINGTON POST  - Columnist Jennifer Rubin:  Gang of Eight moves forward.

NEW YORK TIMES  - House to Vote Yet Again on Repealing Health Care Law

NEW YORK TIMES  - U.S. Budget Deficit Shrinks Far Faster Than Expected

NEW YORK TIMES  – The New York Times:  Grotesque Speed for Florida Capital Cases