Updates for August 10 2010

Twitter Updates

On board Norfolk Southern Cresent RR from Tuscaloosa to Bham with industry officials and local civic leaders.
At the JeffCo GOP Fundraiser in Bham with Mississippi Gov Haley Barbour. Crowd excited about Nov elections! #fb

SenCamWard: Not sure where number comes from “@ShaneWeldon: @SenCamWard did the $10m reported loss by HB56 include lost taxation on sales, income, etc?”
SenCamWard: Thanks again to all groups who helped get final passage- Bill would give panel the power to alter sentences http://t.co/UqFeyM0c #alpolitics
SenCamWard: I believe we could all come up w/ studies to back our own views up. Unemployment is down, state rev. up “@ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
SenCamWard: Could point to 7 new foreign cos. locating to AL in last 12 months. There are studies showing both sides @ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
SenCamWard: In fairness I think both sides studies that agree w/ their view & claim it as legit. “@ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
SenCamWard: The real answer on economic impact will be whether state jobs & revenue go up or down over next 12 months @ShaneWeldon: so, which was it?”
SenCamWard: Tomorrow the Senate goes into session which will likely last all day & into evening. Also, expecting Gov to call special session for Thurs.
SenCamWard: New legisl lines expected to be introduced Thursday RT @clantonadv Proposed districts divide Chilton County http://t.co/lPXfm12V
Shelby County Reporter: Ward’s sentencing reform bill passes legislature

SenCamWard: Senate now in session. Debating Beason substitute #immigration bill. Will be a long day #alpolitics
SenCamWard: Senate debate on immigration continues to drag on & hopeful that we will soon be able to move on to budgets #alpolitics
SenCamWard: Protestors again at State House blocking floor access. Looks like we are now moving past immigration & moving to budgets #alpolitics
SenCamWard: RT @alabasternews: Proposed districts bring changes to county: Shelby County would see significant changes to its Alabama Senate an... h ...
SenCamWard: It is safe to say the court cost bill is now on life support. Looking less & less likely #courts will get money they & face severe cuts
SenCamWard: @jimfuhr @sencamward Court Cost bill about to be back up. Pretty much do or die time for the courts. Close vote ahead.
SenCamWard: After a LONG series of negotiations the Court Cost bill passes. Tough bill but thank you for all involved in negotiations #alpolitics
SenCamWard: Actually got a Gen Fund compromise. Session about to end here at 14 minutes till midnight. Medicaid protected #alpolitics

SenCamWard: Sine Die. Glad the legislature just adjourned. #alpolit
SenCamWard: Passed a balanced budget and hopefully will be able to pass reapportionment in special session. #alpolitics
SenCamWard: Special session has been called on reapportionment and immigration #alpolitics
SenCamWard: Just finished an end of session interview w/ @1011TheSource discussing immigration, Medicaid, & budgets #alpolitics
SenCamWard: RT @Birmingham_News: Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley calls special session to start today: Gov. Robert Bentley has called the Alabama Leg... ...
SenCamWard: Redistricting meeting. Democrats not pleased with proposed lines. Propose more dominant minority based districts #alpolitics
SenCamWard: RT @SecondFront: Bentley says he will sign next year's state budgets into law http://t.co/K7VyOTVA //
SenCamWard: I'm happy w/ new lines “@ronwhitney59: @sencamward You've done a gr8 job Sen, pls don't let them change your district too much”
SenCamWard: Sen Judiciary Committee will take up redistricting bill tomorrow at 10:30 am. #alpolitics #ALGOP
AG Announces Passage of More Bills in Legislative Package

SenCamWard: Just finished a good on air discussion w/ @TheDaleJackson show in Huntsville. Discussed #immigration & sentencing reform efforts #alpolitics
SenCamWard: Senate General Fund meeting. Sen Figures proposing cigarette tax increase. Likely won't pass #alpolitics
SenCamWard: Sen Judiciary is now debating reapportionment for House & Senate lines. Trying to keep a 1% deviation of pop. between districts #alpolitics
SenCamWard: Sen Judiciary I so slow today that I believe even the reporters are starting to fall asleep @PhillipRawls http://t.co/exThf4DY
SenCamWard: Light humor to ease tension “@ACLUAlabama: Drowsiness averted with jokes about legis. immunity and @SenCamWard 's tail wind to Pelham appt
SenCamWard: Sen Judiciary got a little tense during reapportionment today. I try to bring some lightheartedness to ease tension. Everyone breathe #relax
SenCamWard: RT @montgomerybuzz: Alabama's Unemployment Rate Down to 7.2% http://t.co/2hQebeWK
SenCamWard: Thanks for opportunity to share my views w/ Shelby Living Magazine- Why I Love Shelby County: Sen. Cam Ward : http://t.co/HhvngaD3 #shelbyco