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May 22, 2024

Alabama Politics

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VOICES for Alabama’s Children champions legislative wins, remains cautious on others

Looking back on what was a momentous legislative session, the child advocacy group VOICES for Alabama’s Children championed what they considered to be two legislative victories.

By Alabama Daily News and Anna Barrett

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Whitmire: Katie Britt’s solution for IVF bans? Punish the poor.

Britt's bill would defund Medicaid in states that ban IVF. In Alabama, Medicaid covers half of births.

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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Why is Medicaid expansion good for Alabama but bad for Kay Ivey?

Politics sucks the life out of regular folks in this deep red state.

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

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Advocates count wins, losses from Alabama legislative session

Six groups that lobby the Legislature summarized their highs and lows during a conference call on Tuesday.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Jasmine Crockett looks to trademark ‘bleach-blond, bad-built butch body’ after Marjorie Taylor Greene fight

“I’ve had things that have gone viral as I was sitting in committee,” Crockett said. “Nothing like this.”

By Joseph Morton The Dallas Morning News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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TikToker claims Ivey ‘called DHR’ on her after detailing struggle raising kid; governor says letter misinterpreted

"The Governor’s Office shared the constituent’s name and contact information with DHR so that they could reach out and potentially be helpful," a spokeswoman said.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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