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February 9, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Katie Britt vows to work with RFK Jr. after NIH funding cuts cause concern in Alabama

UAB and UAH are among Alabama institutions that could be affected by cuts.

By Scott Turner | sturner@al.com

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Politics

Sen. Katie Britt applauds Trump’s creation of faith office, targeting of ‘anti-Christian bias’

Alabama lawmaker posted views on X.

By Scott Turner | sturner@al.com

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Huntsville Times

Madison County sheriff’s pay, maternal health care among Huntsville lawmakers’ bills

Legislation also addresses "gas station drugstores."

By Scott Turner | sturner@al.com

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After Ivey fired Alabama Veterans Affairs commissioner lawmakers may give her control of department

“It’s a terrible idea,” said former commissioner Kent Davis. “That’s a pretty darn drastic change from an 80-year tradition .. the timing is really interesting.”

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive US Treasury Department material

Nineteen Democratic attorneys general have sued President Donald Trump to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans.

By The Associated Press

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Alabama tow truck drivers would be required to immediately register vehicles they tow under new bill

Currently, a person in possession of an unclaimed vehicle is required to report the vehicle to the Department of Revenue within five calendar days.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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