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January 1, 2024

Alabama Politics

News

Archibald: Sober predictions for Alabama’s new year

Marijuana, politics, traffic, meerkats.

By John Archibald | jarchibald@al.com

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New Year’s Day 2024: Clean slate and a fresh start

Enjoy this first day of the new year. Don't screw it up!

By J.D. Crowe | jdcrowe@al.com

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Politics

Maine state official targeted in swatting call after removing Trump from ballot

The Maine Department of Public Safety says a man called emergency services Friday night claiming he broke into a house in Manchester, which turned out to be Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' home.

By The Associated Press

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From the Lede

Who got Jefferson County’s 10 biggest checks in 2023?

These ten checks totaled out to around $44 million and nearly half of them are annual payments required by the Alabama’s Sales Tax Act.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Food tax cut near top of list of Alabama lawmakers’ accomplishments in 2023

The Legislature also passed a bill to exempt overtime pay from the state income tax.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Politics

Tommy Tuberville reportedly targeted in swatting call at Auburn home

Auburn police confirmed the incident is still under investigation but declined to comment on any details. A person of interest has not yet been identified.

By Mary Helene Hall | mhall@al.com

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