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March 17, 2023

Alabama Politics

News

Kay Ivey’s billion-dollar surprise

How high are we stepping next, governor?

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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News

Former Mississippi nonprofit director pleads guilty in welfare scandal involving Brett Favre

Christi Webb, former director of the north Mississippi-based Family Resource Center, could be in prison for up to 10 years.

By The Associated Press

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News

Lawmakers say state will proceed with 2 new prisons despite cost increase on 1st

The Legislature approved a $1.3 billion plan to build two prisons in 2021, but the cost of the first has reached almost $1 billion.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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News

Gov. Kay Ivey signs plan to spend $1 billion in federal funds

The largest shares of the money will go to water and sewer projects, healthcare costs, and expansion of broadband internet.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Opinion

Guest opinion: Will the new congress finally solve DACA?

We are no longer students, but teachers and valued employees. We no longer live in the shadows, but instead openly live as spouses, homeowners, and community members in all 50 states.

By Victor Cuicahua

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Opinion

Guest opinion: Investing in Alabama’s future with ARPA funds

Our state’s infrastructure, for broadband, water and sewer, is where we are looking to allocate the largest sum of ARPA Funds -- $660 million.

By Sen. Greg Reed | Pro tem of Alabama Senate

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