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February 7, 2024

Alabama Politics

News

Mayor Randall Woodfin introduces First Lady, outlines Birmingham’s challenges for 2024

Woodfin gave a “State of the City” address. He touted increasing economic development, improving education and making the city safer.

By Greg Garrison | ggarrison@al.com

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News

Alabama Public Service Commission: ‘Biden’s war on fossil fuels’ to blame for spike in heating bills

Alabama Power said last week that it is receiving an “unusually high volume” of customer service calls following frigid temperatures.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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News

RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel may step down: ‘There’ll probably be some changes,’ Trump says

Both agreed to delay a decision until after South Carolina’s primary later this month.

By The Associated Press

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News

How did Nikki Haley lose to ‘none of these candidates’ in Nevada primary?

At the time the race was called, “None of these candidates” led with about 60% of the vote. Haley trailed with 33%.

By The Associated Press

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Opinion

Op-ed from Sen. Singleton and Rep. Almond: Alabama must not waste its opportunity to lead

We are proud to support the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, and we encourage our colleagues in the Alabama Legislature to do the same.

By Alabama Sen Bobby Singleton and Rep. Cynthia Almond

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From the Lede

Will Alabama expand Medicaid? Plan would offer health insurance to 260,000 people

A few dozen Alabama lawmakers heard a presentation over the weekend on “ALL Health,” a proposed, Alabama-specific plan to use Medicaid expansion dollars to offer private health insurance through Blue Cross or another qualified insurer to low-income families through a public-private partnership.

By Alexander Willis

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