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May 7, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Alabama Dems abolish DNC-mandated LGBTQ, youth caucuses

Doug Jones says surprise move ‘effectively kills’ Alabama Democratic Party

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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Gov. Kay Ivey creates Alabama Resiliency Council for disasters, emergencies

The panel will help develop and maintain a State Hazard Mitigation Plan necessary to receive federal disaster assistance.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Harlan Crow paid private school tuition for child raised by Clarence Thomas

Crow paid tuition for Mark Martin at a military boarding school in Virginia, Randolph-Macon Academy, as well as Hidden Lake Academy in Georgia.

By The Associated Press

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Alabama political group Matrix linked to Florida ‘ghost’ candidate scandal

Secure Florida’s Future paid $470,000 to Matrix in 2020 and in 2021 transferred $2 million to a dark money nonprofit organization linked to the Montgomery firm.

By Annie Martin Orlando Sentinel (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Alabama Senate approves $8.8 billion education budget, teacher bonuses

Two groups of education professionals may get bonuses on top of pay raises.

By Trisha Powell Crain | tcrain@al.com

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Alabama GOP demands apology from Black lawmaker over song referencing the N-word

Rep. Juandalynn Givan brought up the song "The Story of O.J." while debating a bill with Rep. Kenneth Paschal, the only Black Republican in the House.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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