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May 8, 2023

Alabama Politics

News

Referendum in Madison: Should city change its governing format?

Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday.

By Paul Gattis | pgattis@al.com

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Opinion

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has another mass shooting on his hands

Another mass shooting?! Loosen gun laws and buy more guns, y'all!

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

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News

A guide to gun bills in Alabama’s 2023 legislature: What’s passed, stalled

Lawmakers have introduced more than 20 bills affecting gun safety and access.

By Sarah Swetlik | sswetlik@al.com

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News

After 31 years, why is there momentum for Alabama Republicans to cut the grocery tax?

Legislation to untax groceries, for years, languished in the Legislature. If anything, it emerged as a Democratic Party priority in recent years. But Republicans, within the past two years, have gotten on board and are pushing the tax cut through. What's changed?

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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News

Alabama Dems abolish DNC-mandated LGBTQ, youth caucuses

Doug Jones says surprise move ‘effectively kills’ Alabama Democratic Party

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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News

Gov. Kay Ivey creates Alabama Resilience Council for disasters, emergencies

The panel will help develop and maintain a State Hazard Mitigation Plan necessary to receive federal disaster assistance.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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