Updates for September 9 2010

Twitter Updates

RT @politicalparlor: New at Doc's: Myths from the Campaign Trail http://j.mp/9Hh2P8 #alpolitics
Looking forward to introducing Sen Jeff Sessions tomorrow at the state Sentencing Reform Conference for AL judges.
@shelgl I do need to retweet those I support. I follow my favorites so why not?

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