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April 18, 2023

Alabama Politics

News

Gun control protesters blocked from bringing child caskets into Tennessee Capitol

Rep. Justin Jones carried an infant-sized casket past troopers and security, but the sergeant-at-arms stopped him from bringing it onto the floor.

By The Associated Press

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News

Medical marijuana products expected in Alabama late this year or early next year

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commissioner will license up to 17 marijuana cultivators.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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News

Alabama cities sound alarms over grocery tax cut

City and county officials express concerns about whether cutting the state sales tax on grocery taxes will result in political pressure for them to do the same. The impact, some mayors say, will be devastating to city budgets.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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From the Lede

Birmingham Water Works legislative agenda focuses on shopping local and improving dam safety

This agenda outlines the utility’s main priorities for the year and enables them to focus their efforts on what policies they choose to advocate for on both a state and national level.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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News

Archibald: Death at birthday parties is now epidemic

"It does not represent who we are," the superintendent said. He was wrong.

By John Archibald | jarchibald@al.com

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Opinion

Dadeville shooting: Hearts broken, dreams shattered by gun violence at birthday party

Our hearts are broken for the victims and families of the mass shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama.

By J.D. Crowe | jdcrowe@al.com

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