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August 8, 2023

Alabama Politics

News

Is Ohio’s abortion special election a sign of what’s to come in 2024?

Polling last year found that 59% of Ohio voters say abortion should generally be legal.

By The Associated Press

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Opinion

Guest opinion: ‘Communities of Interest’ means more than sharing roads

The reason that “communities of interest” can be controversial in reapportionment is because the term is subjective.

By Alabama Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile

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Birmingham Real Time News

Randall Woodfin dismisses idea to widen I-65, prefers high-speed rail from Huntsville to Mobile

"Instead of pouring millions into widening I-65 — which studies show won't alleviate congestion — why not invest in high-speed rail?" the Birmingham mayor said Monday.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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News

Mayor Randall Woodfin: Will run for 3rd term ‘If the people of Birmingham will have me’

Woodfin, 42, is nearly midway through his second term after winning elections for Birmingham mayor in 2017 and 2021. The next Birmingham mayoral election is Aug. 26, 2025.

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times

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News

Katie Britt called out for not endorsing Trump by GOP activist Charlie Kirk

Alabama's other seven GOP elected officials in Washington are backing former president.

By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com

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News

Former Florida lawmaker to stand trial in ‘ghost’ candidate case tied to Alabama’s Matrix LLC

Frank Artiles faces four felony charges and a maximum of 20 years in prison if convicted, prosecutors said.

By Annie Martin Orlando Sentinel (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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