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December 30, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway: ‘If you see something, say something’

After more than 20 years working with the Sheriff’s Office, Pettway said he’s seen a lot change, but his mission to make the county a safer place remains the same.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Alabama lawmaker clashes with Freedom from Religion Foundation over religion in schools

Etowah County Schools had asked local churches to supply water and granola bars to middle- and high-school wrestlers. In exchange, the churches would be allowed to share a 15-minute “devotional” with the students.

By Mary Helene Hall | mhall@al.com

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Judge temporarily blocks issuance of Alabama medical cannabis dispensary licenses

Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson granted a temporary restraining order requested by Yellowhammer Medical Dispensaries, which was twice awarded a license but turned down during the latest round of awards on Dec. 1.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Can Trump still run for president after being blocked from primary ballots in 2 states?

First, Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump wasn’t eligible to run for his old job in that state. Then, Maine’s Democratic secretary of state ruled the same for her state. Who’s next?

By The Associated Press

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J. Elbert Peters, former Alabama GOP chairman and longtime fixture of Huntsville politics, dies

Peters headed the Alabama GOP from 1992-95 and the Madison County Republican Executive Committee from 1970-74.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Alabama lawmakers have backup plan to bring Space Command headquarters to state: Donald Trump

If the Pentagon audit into the decision to keep the headquarters in Colorado doesn't work, elected officials are hoping Trump is elected in 2024.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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