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March 24, 2023

Alabama Politics

Opinion

The crucifixion of Donald Trump

It's so cute when the corrupt narcissist morphs into the victim.

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

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Alabama House approves mandatory prison time for fentanyl

The bill is in response to a sharp increase in overdose deaths driven mostly by fentanyl, an addictive opioid far more potent than heroin.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Alabama’s massive education budget now includes money for World Games, airport, port

Gov. Kay Ivey's proposals include a variety of multimillion dollar allocations for “economic development.”

By Sarah Swetlik | sswetlik@al.com

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Birmingham Water Works Board bill sparks opposition in Alabama Senate

Sens. Rodger Smitherman and Lance Bell spoke about their concerns about the plan to give the Birmingham mayor and the governor control of the board's membership.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Alabama Senate passes restrictions on ‘good time’ prison sentence reductions

The bill is named after Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson, who was shot to death last year in pursuit of a suspect who had accumulated large amounts of "good time."

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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From the Lede

Local officials continue defending Birmingham Water Works existing leadership

Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson said that state interference is not the solution to what she called “leadership problems” at BWWB.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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