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February 19, 2025

Alabama Politics

News

Birmingham legislator wants to repeal law blocking cities from raising minimum wage

In 2015, the Birmingham City Council moved to raise the city’s minimum wage to $10.10.

By Patrick Darrington | pdarrington@al.com

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Press-Register

Orange Beach mayor, attorney clash over de-annexation claims: ‘You’re a despicable individual'

City denies lawsuit's claims, says Prosper Orange Beach was not targeted for de-annexation despite attorney's accusations of discrimination.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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News

Alabama bill to raise consent age for mental health counseling could be ‘devastating’

Alabama bill could increase incidents of anxiety, depression and suicidality, psychologist says

By Roy S. Johnson | rjohnson@al.com

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News

Alabama AG’s lazy lawfare threatens kids with disabilities

Latest GOP legal collaboration could upend 504 plans.

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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Opinion

What they‘re not telling you about ALFA health plans: op-ed from BCBS of Alabama

Unfortunately, the proponents of ALFA’s “health” plan have chosen to engage in false and misleading attacks on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama instead of arguing over the supposed merits of their plan.

By Sophie Martin | Director Corporate Communications and Community Relations Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

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News

People with suicidal thoughts could give gun to licensed gun dealer under Alabama bill

The Houston-Hunter Act provides liability protection for any gun dealer that chooses to participate in the Safer Together Program.

By Anna Barrett and Alabama Reflector

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