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February 20, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Russia faces ‘major sanctions’ over Alexei Navalny’s death, White House warns

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the new package would be unveiled this Friday.

By The Associated Press

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Alabama among several Southern states opening up to Medicaid expansion

"So many hospitals are in 'dire straits,'” House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said. “We’ve got to have the conversation.”

By Daniel Chang and Andy Miller KFF Health News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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From the Lede

How are Alabama cities working to improve C- on infrastructure report card?

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) graded Alabama a C- on infrastructure – which incorporates elements like transit, water quality, roads, bridges, airports, and dams – but officials in the state’s largest cities, Huntsville and Mobile, say they’re working to improve the score.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Whitmire: If frozen embryos are people in Alabama, what happens next? Anyone?

Alabama Supreme Court rules "extrauterine children" have rights.

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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Kay Ivey is on the ‘Highway to Hell’: AC/DC rocks the caption contest

Alabama's governor is an amazing, prolific guitarist. And lead singer. On multiple genres of music. And troublesome issues. Who knew?

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

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From the Lede

Vestavia Hills city manager discusses upcoming Highway 31 development

In his Q&A with the Birmingham News Lede this week, Downes shared details for upcoming development on Highway 31 and offered a new perspective on AmWaste trash service.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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