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January 20, 2023

Alabama Politics

News

March for Life returns to DC with new post-Roe v. Wade focus

Some movement leaders also hope to plant seeds in Congress for a potential federal abortion restriction down the line.

By The Associated Press

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News

Overcrowded prisons versus harsh fentanyl punishment: Debate to stir in Montgomery over mandatory minimum bill

The legislation would impose lengthy prison terms on people convicted of trafficking small amounts of fentanyl. Proponents say its necessary at a time the drug is fueling a surge in overdoses. Opponents say it could lead to further overcrowding of already overcrowded state prisons.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Florida students cannot take African American studies: ‘Contrary’ to law, ‘lacks educational value’

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed what he dubbed his “stop woke” act, which banned “critical race theory.”

By Leslie Postal Orlando Sentinel (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Ben Savage of ‘Boy Meets World’ plans run for Adam Schiff’s congressional seat

Schiff is rumored to have his eye on Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat in the upcoming 2024 election.

By Jessica Schladebeck New York Daily News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Opinion

ADEM: Alabama’s pollution watchdog won’t bark. It just likes to watch

The ADEM is content to sit back, eat popcorn and watch the Moody landfill fire burn.

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

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Blacks, women, underrepresented on Alabama’s appointed boards, commissions

The Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts compiles the report on board membership about every two years.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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