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January 19, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Alabama Supreme Court: Nursing mothers exempt from jury duty after outcry over Jefferson County controversy

After a mother of a breastfed child claimed a judge threatened her with DHR, lawmakers said they would file bills to address the situation.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Alabama Gov. Tommy Tuberville? Senator will be ‘overwhelming favorite’ if he runs in 2026

The former Auburn coach and steadfast Trump supporter has not ruled out a 2026 run. GOP contenders better hope he doesn't.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Irondale man who detonated bomb outside Steve Marshall’s office sentenced on state charges

Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert's 10-year state sentence will run concurrently with the 9-year federal prison term handed down in November.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Alabama lawmaker moves to keep Glock switches out of Jefferson County

State Rep. Patrick Sellers, D-Pleasant Grove, has pre-filed a bill that would prohibit trigger activators, otherwise known as Glock switches, in Jefferson County.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Alabama Supreme Court denies Steven Reed’s sister’s appeal to appear on ballot for election that already happened

"Because Reed's claim is moot, and because no cited exception to mootness applies, we must dismiss this appeal," the court anonymously ruled.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Katie Britt bill inspired by Laken Riley clears another hurdle in Senate vote

Nine Senate Democrats joined Republicans in advancing the Laken Riley Act.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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