Students entering the 8th, 9th, or 10th grades may benefit from attending an academic summer camp. Adventures in Math and Science (AIMS) will be offered at the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) in Mobile. The deadline for applications is May 19 and applications may be found online at www.asms.net.

Some of the best high school faculty in our state will provide the opportunity to learn about a variety of subjects. For example, The Mystery of Optical Illusions, Recreational Mathematics, Shakespeare’s Villains, Computer Graphics, Broadcast News, Conservational Spanish and many more.

The first session runs from June 15-20. The second session runs June 22-27. Besides a lot of learning, campers enjoy swimming, tennis, basketball, or hanging out at the ASMS Activity Center. Campers stay in a dorm room and eat three meals a day in the school’s cafeteria.

The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science is our state’s only public, residential high school. Students pursue advanced studies in science, mathematics and the humanities.

The cost to attend a one-week summer session is $325, which includes room and meals. Call 1-800-897-ASMS for more information.

The Legislature is preparing for the last day of the 2008 Regular Session on May 19. In spite of months of delay, bickering, posturing, and demagoguery some good things have happened in the last week of the session.

Our southwestern area of the state was able to pass two bills which will “nibble” away at our insurance problems. Given the influence of insurance companies and a lack of understanding by legislators outside our area, we were extremely fortunate. The Baldwin and Mobile delegations worked as a team and will continue to push for insurance reforms. We repeatedly emphasized that the Legislature had not solved our problems as they relate to insurance. It is important that legislators not be lulled into believing the legislation that passed is all that is needed.

Nearly all of Baldwin’s local bills have passed. The two major ones still pending Senate passage are the wastewater and stormwater. I cannot imagine why the wastewater bill would not pass (barring unforeseen obstacles). However, we again have confronted concerns pertaining to the stormwater legislation. The pending bill is in the form of a constitutional amendment and must be approved by Baldwin voters.

Currently, the only Alabama county to have implemented stormwater management is Jefferson County. Since that program was initiated a long time ago, we hope to drastically improve on what has transpired there. What we do know is that there are several cities in Baldwin as well as unincorporated areas with drainage, flooding and excessive run-off problems. Prior to implementation of any authority, there will be many more opportunities for citizen input.

Should you have questions regarding legislation or if you need copies of enacted laws, please contact the Legislative Constituent Office at (251) 943-5061 ext. 2240, 937-0240, or 990-4615.

Steve McMillan, R-Gulf Shores, has served as state representative for District 95-Baldwin County since 1982.