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April 17, 2023

Alabama Politics

Opinion

Dadeville shooting: Hearts broken, dreams shattered by gun violence at birthday party

Our hearts are broken for the victims and families of the mass shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama.

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

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Biden: ‘Nation is once again grieving’ after 4 killed in Alabama shooting

"Jill and I are praying for their families, and for the many others injured and fighting for their lives," the president said in a statement.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Why Alabama might not be the last state to cut the sales tax on groceries

Alabama, Mississippi and South Dakota are the last three states to tax grocery sales at the fullest amount without offering any credits or rebates. Lawmakers in Mississippi and South Dakota have punted on the issue this spring, leaving Alabama with a chance to avoid being the last to make a change.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Trump campaign raises $15.4 million after indictment

Almost 98% of the donations since the indictment on March 30 came from donors who gave less than $200, and 24% came from first-time contributors.

By Bill Allison Bloomberg News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Pence booed at NRA convention; Trump says he is ‘most pro-gun’ president in history

“Gun-hating politicians should never go to bed unafraid of what this association ... can do to their political careers,” said NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre.

By The Associated Press

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Tennessee GOP in leaked audio: ‘Do what’s right — even if you think it might be wrong’

Rep. Jason Zachary said that Black Democrats have “trashed us as racists ... They destroy the republic."

By Andy Sher Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn. (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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