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July 10, 2023

Alabama Politics

Opinion

Guest opinion: Alabama’s execution efforts break protocol and precedent

We urge our fellow citizens to be informed about how the death penalty is implemented in the state of Alabama and to join us in continuing to ask Governor Ivey to work to ensure competence and openness in its implementation.

By Cynthia Carter and Luke Collins

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Guest opinion: Alabama grocery tax cut shows we can accomplish what others say can’t be done

Alabama was one of only three states that taxed groceries at the full rate - South Dakota and Mississippi are the others - and we were one of only 13 states in the nation that levied any tax on food.

By Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth

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Judge cites Alabama’s execution changes in ruling against death row inmate

Chief U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks noted that Alabama has changed the team that sets IV lines for lethal injections.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Kay Ivey schedules special election for House seat vacated by Kyle South resignation

South, a Republican from Fayette, resigned from his House District 16 seat to become president and CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Woman struck by 3 vehicles, killed in Madison County

The crash happened Thursday night on U.S. 231 near Meridianville. i

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Federal judge denies James Barber’s request to block execution by lethal injection

Barber is scheduled for execution during a 30-hour period starting on July 20.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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