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January 9, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Alabama Baptist group would be exempt from taxes under proposed bill

While religious organizations are exempt from federal taxes, one lawmaker said it is currently a more challenging process to exempt them from local taxes.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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America’s five living presidents expected to gather at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

Obama took his seat next to Trump, chatting with his successor in office, who did not stand to greet him but shook hands.

By The Associated Press

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With Fetterman’s help, Katie Britt says enough Senate Democrats on board to pass Laken Riley Act

“If you’re here illegally and you’re committing crimes, I don’t know why anybody thinks that it’s controversial, that they all need to go,” Fetterman said.

By Chris Johnson CQ-Roll Call (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Trump blames California governor for wildfires: Newsom ‘didn’t care about the people’

“He is the blame for this. On top of it all, no water for fire hydrants, not firefighting planes. A true disaster!” Trump added.

By Dave Goldiner New York Daily News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Alabama could soon fine students who repeatedly violate classroom cell phone restrictions

Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, said she wants to stress the importance of keeping students off their phones during class.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Welcome to the DIY reality

The snow job began within hours of the attack. Four years later, we can believe what we want.

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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