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December 5, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis budgets $1 million for lawsuit to fight ‘really poor decision’ on CFP

DeSantis said the money will go to litigation fighting Florida State’s exclusion from the College Football Playoff.

By Matt Baker Tampa Bay Times (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Republican challenger Gerrick Wilkins calls for Rep. Gary Palmer to debate in redrawn 6th District

Wilkins, a businessman from Vestavia Hills, said he decided to run for the seat after Palmer broke his term limits promise.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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News

RNC confirms the four Republican candidates who will debate Wednesday in Alabama

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, the sharpest critic of former President Donald Trump, reportedly qualified at the last minute by meeting the polling criteria to participate in the fourth primary debate.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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From the Lede

Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson on prioritizing housing and history in 2024

Later next year, Tyson also said she would be revisiting some of her priority budget items that didn’t make the cut for this fiscal year (FY ‘24).

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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News

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum drops out of 2024 race days before Alabama GOP debate

He failed to qualify for the third debate and it appeared that he would also not qualify for the fourth debate.

By The Associated Press

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Alabama Football

Trump rips DeSantis’ ‘bad lobbying effort’ for Florida State’s CFP exclusion

“They become the first Power Five team to be left out of the College Football Playoffs… Let’s blame DeSanctimonious!!!”

By Mark Heim | mheim@al.com

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