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April 22, 2025

Alabama Politics

Politics

Trump wants menstrual classes for women, $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ to reverse declining birth rate

The proposals, along with plans to improve IVF access, are part of the president's cultural agenda.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Alabama’s newest laws: Kay Ivey has signed these bills during the 2025 legislative session

The governor has signed about 100 bills into law during the annual legislative session, which has seven meeting days left.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Alabama library keeps 2 challenged books in teen section despite state funding cut

Fairhope library board members determined "Sold" and "Grown" don't contain obscene material, while state officials previously suspended $42,000 in annual funding over alleged code violations.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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President Donald Trump says he will deliver University of Alabama commencement address

The president made the announcement via Truth Social.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Education Department to collect student loans from 5.3 million people in default: How they will do it

They will withhold tax refunds, federal salaries and other benefits and begin garnishing wages.

By The Associated Press

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Is Trump replacing Hegseth? GOP leader says he should go; White House calls NPR report ‘fake news’

Although Trump is publicly backing Hegseth, NPR is reporting he is looking at replacements for the defense secretary.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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