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October 27, 2023

Alabama Politics

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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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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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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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From the Lede

Is Birmingham one of the country’s worst cities for women?

The reason for Birmingham’s low ranking lies within several other societal factors impacting women across the state, according to local urban analyst Christopher Burks, who also serves on the Birmingham Planning Commission.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Senate Democrats reportedly working on way to circumvent most of Tommy Tuberville’s military holds

Tuberville has held up more than 300 military nominations since February over Department of Defense policies concerning abortion.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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