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May 9, 2023

Alabama Politics

News

As Title 42 expiration nears, immigrants ‘risk it all’ in surge to enter US

"What we are expecting is indeed a surge...What we are doing is planning for different levels of a surge,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.

By The Associated Press

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What’s next for Mobile after $56 million removed from state budget for airport, port?

The removal of Mobile's airport project from the Education Trust Fund has rankled some Mobile area officials who have made it a priority project for South Alabama's largest city.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Opinion

Jimmy Rane: In ‘game’ of economic development, we must prioritize industrial site development

If the SEEDS Act is fully funded, our state will have the ability to accelerate and expand our site preparation process, as well as Alabama’s inventory of available sites.

By Jimmy Rane

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Opinion

Guest opinion: Full congressional funding for F-35 fighter jet will bring new day for Alabama

The F-35, which brings superior agility, greater firepower, and cutting-edge stealth technology to the fight, must continue to be a federal priority, especially with so much geopolitical instability in the world.

By Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth

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News

Lawmakers to consider bill that could clear way for new Alabama State House

The Retirement Systems of Alabama is seeking proposals for design and cost estimates on the project.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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News

AL.com’s Kyle Whitmire wins Pulitzer Prize in Commentary: Read the winning work

AL.com columnist Kyle Whitmire today earned the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for State of Denial, his yearlong dive into Alabama false history and the way that history shapes the state today.

By AL.com staff

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