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November 23, 2023

Alabama Politics

Politics

Cameron Smith: Alabama’s joyless murderball makes way for LANK

In football as in life, success begins with imperfectly grinding, digging, and clawing for every inch. “Sometimes doing your best is not good enough,” Sir Winston Churchill famously stated, “Sometimes you must do what is required.”

By Cameron Smith | csmith@al.com

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Alabama Republicans say ‘Bidenomics’ made Thanksgiving prices skyrocket. Are they right?

While prices are down from last year’s historic highs, they still represent a strain on many pocketbooks.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission might disregard disputed license application scores

Lawyers for the AMCC reached an agreement in mediation with lawyers from companies that sued the commission.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Birmingham approves more than $6.6 million for critical home repairs

Those in need may apply for funds to repair roofs, replace rotted wood and add wheelchair ramps.

By Greg Garrison | ggarrison@al.com

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Who is Banksy? Street artist may have revealed the secret 20 years ago

BBC Radio recently uncovered a lost interview that the painter did in 2003.

By Carlos De Loera Los Angeles Times (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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From the Lede

Jefferson County household income recovering from post-pandemic dip, officials say

The rise and fall of wages was not unique to Jefferson County, according to Anoop Mishra, vice president of the Birmingham branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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