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March 30, 2024

Alabama Politics

From the Lede

Democrat Lands’ House victory significant, but also will be hard to replicate

Leaders in the Alabama Republican Party have largely labeled the election’s outcome as a fluke, chalking it up to low voter turnout. Others, such as Jess Brown, who taught political science at Athens State University for 26 years, said the circumstances that produced Lands’ victory were wholly unique.

By Alabama Daily News and Alexander Willis

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News

Space Camp transgender employee transferred; wider investigation finds ‘no inappropriate behavior and malfeasance’

It was not clear where the employee was transferred or why.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Alabama Forestry Association endorses Caroleene Dobson in GOP runoff in 2nd District

Dobson faces Dick Brewbaker in the April 16 runoff.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Politics

Helping minors get an abortion without telling parents could soon be a crime in Alabama

Planned Parenthood Alabama says the bill is “meant to make people too scared to offer support to a young person in need."

By Alander Rocha and Alabama Reflector

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What Marilyn Lands’ special election win means for Alabama, and Republican politics

While noteworthy for fast-growing Huntsville, the victory on Tuesday for Marilyn Lands isn't viewed as a "political watershed" moment in Alabama where the GOP holds a legislative supermajority.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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From the Lede

Alabama fentanyl education bill named for Auburn teen Price Hornsby

Price Hornsby Act aims to inform teens about the dangers of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, Lovvorn said.

By Alabama Daily News and Katie Essig

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