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May 18, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Alabama will screen newborns for more rare diseases thanks to Foley teen, family and advocates

Early detection and intervention is critical to healthier, longer lives for children diagnosed with certain genetic conditions.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Jasmine Crockett on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘fake eyelashes’ insult: ‘She is racist’

“That is them attacking me, really, as a Black woman, and all they’re trying to do is be like racists. That’s it. That’s all it is, is racism.”

By Joseph Morton The Dallas Morning News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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What does UAW’s failed Mercedes-Benz union vote mean for Alabama? What comes next?

The loss in Alabama is emblematic of UAW’s uphill battle in “right-to-work” states that have historically resisted unions, experts say.

By Hannah Denham | hdenham@al.com

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‘Failure is not fatal,’ UAW’s Shawn Fain says as Alabama Mercedes workers vote down union

Despite a failed voted to join the United Auto Workers union, UAW supporters and allies vow to keep fighting.

By Williesha Morris | wmorris@al.com

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Alabama elected officials rejoice after Mercedes union vote fails: State ‘not the Sweet Home to the UAW,’ Ivey says

"The future of the auto industry in Alabama is bright!" said Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, following the vote.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Alabama’s low labor force participation rate ticks up in April

The Alabama Department of Labor said a record number of people in the state were employed last month.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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