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May 1, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Marjorie Taylor Greene will call for vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson: Democrats pledge to back him

The standoff with Greene, one of Trump’s most enthusiastic supporters, risks throwing Republican control of the House into a fresh round of chaos.

By The Associated Press

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From the Lede

‘Course of action’ to be determined on several tax credit, exemption bills

Alabama’s $9.3 billion 2025 education budget and other spending bills are expected on the Senate floor later in the week.

By Alabama Daily News and Mary Sell

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What’s left: Gambling, ethics and maternity leave all pending in final days of legislative session

There are three legislative days remaining in this 2024 regular session and plenty of big-ticket bills left to move this week and next. Here’s a look at the status of several high-profile bills, including the gambling proposal, ethics reform and a property tax increase cap.

By Alabama Daily News and Mary Sell

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Plan for lottery, 10 casinos, falls short in Alabama Senate, 2nd vote possible

Senate leaders said the bill was not dead.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Alabama House approves bill to outlaw Glock switches

The bill, which is backed by law enforcement, bans devices that turn semiautomatic handguns into to machine guns.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Alabama House approves plan for lottery, 10 casinos, no sports betting

Voters would have the final say on the legislation in a special election on Aug. 20.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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