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February 18, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Kay Ivey on lead guitar: ‘What song is she playing?’ caption contest

Alabama's governor is jamming on lead guitar. But what song is she rocking? You tell me.

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

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Alabama ballot harvesting bill draws critics who ask: Where’s the proof?

Legislation that criminalizes certain third-party absentee ballot assistance is prompting critics to ask supporters to provide proof that this is an issue not based on misinformation about the 2020 presidential election.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Trump booed as he hawks $399 ‘Never Surrender’ shoes at Philadelphia Sneaker Con

The shoes, gold lame high tops with an American flag detail on the back, are being sold as “Never Surrender High-Tops."

By The Associated Press

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Whitmire: Here we go again. Ethics ‘reform’ bill legalizes Alabama corruption.

Reduces crimes to civil infractions, strips Ethics Commission of enforcement power.

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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From the Lede

Alabama Rep. Rolanda Hollis gathers Roebuck residents to protest Truist bank closure

Roebuck community members are fighting to keep their neighborhood’s Truist bank open amidst multiple closures in the area.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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From the Lede

New legislation overhauls state health officer appointment, emergency orders

Senate Bill 74, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, allows the governor to appoint the state health officer, who oversees the Alabama Department of Public Health.It also gives the governor “authority to approve or deny any action of statewide application which is proposed by the state health officer and which would restrict, limit, or otherwise burden the conduct of private citizens or businesses.”

By Katie Essig

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