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February 6, 2023

Alabama Politics

News

Atlanta forest cleared out ahead of ‘Cop City’ construction

The operation was taking place after officials announced that initial land disturbance permits had been approved for the $90 million facility.

By Shaddi Abusaid, Tyler Estep and John Spink The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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News

How much of your paycheck goes to child care? Alabama child care, day care costs are increasing.

In 2022, the average cost of preschool was about $6,253.

By Sarah Swetlik | sswetlik@al.com

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News

Whitmire: Beneath college’s struggle is Birmingham’s decline

City's "rebound" has disguised corporate community's demise.

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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Opinion

Cameron Smith: AG Steve Marshall has eyes wide shut on inmate release law

Unless an inmate has been given a life sentence without parole, he or she will likely leave prison at some point. When that happens, it’s in the public’s best interest that those inmates have the skills and community to avoid a life of crime and a return trip to prison.

By Cameron Smith | csmith@al.com

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Alabama Life And Culture

George Santos lied about producing failed Spider-Man Broadway musical

The Republican said he graduated from Baruch College where he was a volleyball champion and worked at Goldman Sachs and Citigroup.

By Laura Davison Bloomberg News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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News

Alabama sheriffs facing financial burden from permitless handgun law look to legislators for help

The state Legislature is making plans to offset some of those monetary losses and is collecting data to calculate reimbursement amounts.

By Michael Wetzel The Decatur Daily, Ala. (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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