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October 13, 2022

Alabama Politics

Birmingham Real Time News

Birmingham Water Works board considering rate increase; billing issue response coming

The board met yesterday to discuss plans for next year's budget and where they should take their banking business.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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News

Bart Starr Jr.: What do we value?

"We Republicans must join ... in denouncing such ignorant and hateful language. Silence is assent; we must speak."

By Bart Starr Jr.

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Opinion

Biden’s pot pardons: High time to end Alabama’s war on marijuana

President Biden’s step towards decriminalization of marijuana is more than an artful midterm election move. It’s crucial for racial justice.

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

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News

Could outrage over Tommy Tuberville’s comment boost support for reparations?

A bill to create a commission to study proposals for reparations has stalled in Congress for decades.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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News

Alex Jones ordered to pay nearly $1 billion for Sandy Hook lies

A Texas jury in August awarded nearly $50 million to the parents of another slain child.

By The Associated Press

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News

Alabama foster care children with disabilities given ‘inferior’ care, DOJ says: ‘It ain’t real school’

“Students with disabilities in Alabama’s foster care system are among the most vulnerable in the state’s care, and they deserve better,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke.

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes | stryens-fernandes@al.com

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