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February 27, 2023

Down in Alabama

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Executions, education savings accounts, weather: Down in Alabama

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By Ike Morgan | imorgan@al.com

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Alabama only state where Medicaid won’t cover some breast cancer screening

Almost 30 years ago, researchers discovered the first genes that increase the risks of breast and other cancers. Alabama's Medicaid program is the only one that won't cover the most common tests to detect them.

By Amy Yurkanin | ayurkanin@al.com

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Conecuh National Forest adds 1,000 acres of protected land in Alabama

The U.S. Forest Service and non-profit group The Conservation Fund will expand protected National Forest land for recreation, watershed preservation, wildlife and longleaf pine forest restoration.

By Dennis Pillion | dpillion@al.com

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Habitat for Cahaba lilies, endangered snail gains permanent protection

The Coosa County property includes 3.3 miles of Hatchet Creek, designated as critical habitat for 10 federally protected species, and one of the larger stands of Cahaba lilies in the state.

By Dennis Pillion | dpillion@al.com

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Politics

John Wahl reelected as Alabama GOP chairman

The butterfly farmer from Athens says he wants to build a bold membership focused on fighting "woke policies" from the Biden administration.

By Rebecca Griesbach | rgriesbach@al.com

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Legal organizations have ‘no confidence’ as executions begin again in Alabama

Groups like the ACLU of Alabama and the Equal Justice Initiative are condemning the state's three-month internal investigation into its execution methods.

By Ivana Hrynkiw | ihrynkiw@al.com

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