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May 25, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Alabama’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ expansion will not happen this year, lawmaker says

Members of the LGBTQ+ community said the bill could exacerbate mental health issues among LGBTQ Alabamians and possibly lead to suicides.

By Alander Rocha and Alabama Reflector

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Bill would require state to replace aging Saturn 1B rocket at I-65 rest stop in north Alabama

The 168-foot tall rocket at the Ardmore Welcome Center has deteriorated and needs to be taken down, NASA said.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Biden, Donald Trump Jr. mock glitchy DeSantis campaign launch on Twitter Spaces

A audio stream of a conversation with Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces crashed repeatedly.

By Mark Heim | mheim@al.com

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From the Lede

Birmingham’s ranking drops on 2023 Best Places to Live List

Local experts have attributed this drop in ranking to an increase in violent crime, heavy migration out of the area, and a lack of affordable housing amidst high poverty rates. But one expert says part of the Magic City’s lower ranking can be attributed to cultural bias.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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‘What is a woman?’ bill approved by Alabama House committee

HB405, by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, is called the ‘What Is A Woman Act,’ and defines men and women by their reproductive organs.

By Sarah Swetlik | sswetlik@al.com

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Can Ron DeSantis unseat the mighty Trump in Alabama?

The Florida governor enters the 2024 presidential race trailing former President Donald Trump badly in the polls. But Alabama GOP officials say that DeSantis has plenty of support in the state and that nothing is assured ahead of next March's primary.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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