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October 28, 2023

Alabama Politics

Opinion

Cameron Smith: Maine shooter Robert Card is dead, but real mental health policies shouldn’t be

We’re teaching our children to read, but we’re not teaching them to self-regulate. Students practice to become better athletes, but we’re not practicing building healthy relationships. We’re learning about our history as states and a nation, but we struggle to help each other connect past trauma to their current behavior.

By Cameron Smith | csmith@al.com

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News

Federal prosecutors ask judge to jail Rep. John Rogers, say he FaceTimed witness in bribery case

Federal prosecutors say that Rep. John Rogers contacted a witness in a corruption case that he was previously charged with attempting to bribe.

By Hannah Denham | hdenham@al.com

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Former U.S. Senate leaders express hopefulness over new House Speaker Mike Johnson

Senators Tom Daschle of South Dakota and Trent Lott of Mississippi, in Mobile on Thursday, weighed in on the conclusion of the Speaker fight in the U.S. House.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Alabama medical marijuana commission hopes new licensing plan can deliver products by spring

The commission hopes to give companies the go-ahead to start making medical cannabis products by the end of the year.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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News

Two former Senate leaders criticize Tuberville’s military holds

Former Senate Majority Leaders Trent Lott, a Republican from Mississippi, and Tom Daschle, a Democrat from South Dakota, weighed in on the Alabama senator's months-long hold on military appointments Thursday.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Politics

Gary Palmer facing second primary challenger for House seat after businessman Ken McFeeters qualifies

McFeeters, 63, is the owner of a Hoover-based insurance agency and a former president of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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