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May 23, 2023

Alabama Politics

From the Lede

Mobile officials weigh $20 million incentive to Airbus for new facility

Today, the Mobile City Council will consider a $10 million incentive to Airbus for their new facility, one day after the Mobile County Commission pushed consideration of their own $10 million incentive.

By Margaret Kates | mkates@al.com

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News

Some Alabama conservatives say textbooks ‘indoctrinate’ students: ‘Too much Black history’

Despite the claims of activists, the Alabama textbook adoption process is a complex legal pathway with a number of steps to get books into the classroom.

By Jemma Stephenson and Alabama Reflector

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Mobile Real Time News

Alabama lawmakers look to prioritize I-65 widening

A priority of Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, the widening of the entire Alabama spans of I-65 is getting some attention in the Legislature where lawmakers are backing a resolution that urges ALDOT to explore ways to make it happen.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Education Lab

Dyslexia advocates, parents warn against efforts to tweak Alabama reading program

Some Alabama lawmakers are questioning whether the state's recommended reading programs are best.

By Rebecca Griesbach | rgriesbach@al.com

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News

Air Force Secretary: Politics, abortion not factors in Space Command decision

“It has to do with what is the right place to put the headquarters for Space Command for the U.S. government. Period," said Secretary Frank Kendall.

By Matthew Adams Stars and Stripes (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Huntsville Real Time News

Defense attorney Ronald Wayne Smith appointed to Madison County district judge post

Smith also served as a prosecutor in district attorney's office.

By Scott Turner | sturner@al.com

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