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May 11, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Palestinian Americans in Alabama find ‘new wave of solidarity’ amid grief

For some first- and second-generation Palestinian Americans in Alabama, it’s felt impossible to turn away from the news in Gaza since Hamas invaded Israel in October.

By Hannah Denham | hdenham@al.com

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Alabama 2024 legislative session: Lawmakers pass school choice, most of GOP’s priorities

A plan to allow voters to decide whether to approve a lottery and casinos, also a priority for Ivey, did not pass.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Clarence Thomas tells Alabama judicial conference scrutiny of him, wife is ‘nastiness’ and ‘lies’

Thomas addressed the 11th Circuit judicial conference in Point Clear, in Baldwin County, on Friday.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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From the Lede

Seafood labeling to provide some relief Alabama shrimpers say, but more needed

The Alabama State Legislature passed a bill that would require restaurants and grocery stores to label imported seafood, but down on the coast, they say it's still not enough

By Margaret Kates | mkates@al.com

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Alabama voters are tired of waiting for ‘Godot’ gambling bill

Alabama lawmakers are still living up to their high-drama do-nothing expectations.

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

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‘Why would I do that?’ Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says special session on lottery, gambling unlikely

Ivey, speaking to the media Thursday, said she was disappointed in the Legislature for not passing out legislation allowing the public to vote on a constitutional amendment for a lottery and casino gambling.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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