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April 5, 2024

Alabama Politics

Politics

Mike Pence praises Alabama Supreme Court embryo ruling as ‘practical,’ ‘morally right,’ bashes Legislature’s IVF fix

"In the rush to preserve access to fertility services, the state Legislature created blanket immunity for IVF clinics—encompassing even criminal acts like the intentional destruction of embryos against the wishes of parents," Pence co-wrote in an op-ed.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Opinion

Op-ed from former Alabama SOS: Strengthening election security should be national priority

In the most recent, last-minute spending package passed by Congress, lawmakers allocated only $55 million to election security in FY 2024.

By John H. Merrill

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News

‘2nd chance’ bill for some serving life sentences dies in Alabama House

HB29 by Rep. Chris England would have allowed about 150 people whose crimes did not cause physical injury to be considered for new sentences.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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News

Mike Rogers: ‘Some ignorant members’ in House GOP oppose Ukraine funding

If Russia attacks a NATO country, Rogers said that would be World War III.

By Alander Rocha and Alabama Reflector

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News

Gov. Kay Ivey: Auto worker union a ‘threat from Detroit’ that doesn’t want Alabama to succeed

“It's no wonder the UAW wants a piece of the pie here,” Ivey posted after news that Alabama is becoming the No.1 state to export passenger vehicles.

By Shelby Harris | sharris@al.com

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News

Alabama House passes bill requiring activated porn filters on devices used by minors

Lawmakers have proposed similar bills for years but they have not passed.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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