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April 17, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Bill to allow Joe Biden on Alabama ballot advances in Legislature

The bill would change the deadline for parties to certify their nominees because the Democratic convention comes after Alabama's Aug. 15 deadline this year.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Who are Shomari Figues and Caroleene Dobson? 5 things to know about Alabama’s competitive District 2 race

The candidates for a rare competitive general election Congressional contest in Alabama are both under the age of 40 and have young children.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Annistongadsden Real Time News

Alabama House approves sales tax holiday on hunting, fishing, sports equipment

The holiday would exempt the outdoor and sports equipment the first weekend in May starting next year.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Montgomery Real Time News

Students, family members challenge Alabama lawmakers over parole reform

About 60 people from various organizations showed up Tuesday, including a class of students from a Birmingham high school, to talk to lawmakers about the state’s parole board.

By Ivana Hrynkiw | ihrynkiw@al.com

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Why Shomari Figures has an early advantage in 2nd district congressional race

Figures, the Democratic nominee, has an early advantage in a district that is considered a "likely" pickup for the party. But the GOP sees a lot of momentum in their nominee, Caroleene Dobson.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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From the Lede

Advocates seek Alabama state match for summer feeding program not in budget

Advocates for low-income children are asking lawmakers to fund administrative costs in 2025 for a federal summer feeding program, but its absence in the state education budget doesn’t appear to be an oversight.

By Alabama Daily News and Mary Sell

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