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June 7, 2023

Alabama Politics

Opinion

Johnson: No red-flag law or Medicaid expansion; label 2023 Alabama legislative session ‘failing’

Yes, lawmakers accomplished some good things in 2023 (and avoided some really dumb things). But by refusing to address gun violence and Medicaid expansion, they failed Alabamians.

By Roy S. Johnson | rjohnson@al.com

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Mike Pence scheduled to speak in Huntsville on Father’s Day weekend

Pence is part of a roster of speakers including radio personality Rick Burgess; Mike Whitson, senior pastor of First Baptist Indian Trail, NC.; and Robert Jeffress.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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House Freedom Caucus leads revolt stalling vote on gas stove ban

“We’re not going to live in the era of the imperial speaker anymore," said Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.

By The Associated Press

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Gavin Newsom threatens to charge DeSantis with kidnapping over California migrant flights

He called the Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful a “small, pathetic man” and cited California’s kidnapping laws.

By Maggie Angst The Sacramento Bee (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Absentee ballot bill, other contentious bills quietly die on last day of legislative session

The Alabama House and Senate did not consider bills that faced strong opposition on the 30th and final meeting day.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Mobile officials hear complaints about drag queen show at city park: Not ‘family friendly’

Despite the complaints, city officials are taking no action to thwart a LGBTQ-themed Pride event during ArtWalk on Friday.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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