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May 9, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Alabama gambling politics loom over legislative debate crucial to Spanish Fort project

A change to the city's Capital Improvement Cooperative District to support a Spanish Fort project was the subject of an animating debate filled with references to the defeated gambling and lottery package.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Whitmire: Ethics ‘reform’ is dead. Long live (real) ethics reform.

A bill to weaken ethics law died Wednesday in the Alabama Senate. It's time to consider real improvements to make Alabama officials more accountable.

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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Democratic lawmaker credits Alabama Secretary of State for passage of election worker protection bill

The legislation, HB100, sailed out of the Alabama Senate with unanimous support Wednesday. That occurred two weeks after it nearly died in a committee.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Georgia Congressman links Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s worm in the brain to family assassinations

“You either die a Kennedy with a hole in the brain or live long enough to become a Kennedy with a hole in the brain,” Rep. Mike Collins wrote.

By Tia Mitchell The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Alabama lottery bill stalled as lawmakers enter last day of session

Thursday will be the last day of the 2024 regular legislative session.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Alabama Farm Center legislation approved, ending two-day drama over gambling and lottery politics

The Alabama House approved legislation that will lead to the construction of a regional agricultural center in Warrior, ending less than two days of drama related to the Senate's defeat of gambling and lottery.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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