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March 21, 2023

Alabama Politics

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What are Birmingham area state lawmakers focused on in 2023?

As Alabama’s 2023 legislative session begins representatives from the Birmingham area have prefiled bills covering topics ranging from prohibiting street racing in Jefferson County to continued education for those with intellectual disabilities, to banning certain voting machines.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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News

Will Trump be arrested today? What you need to know

Even if he were convicted and sent to prison, Trump could serve as president.

By Jon Healey Los Angeles Times (TNS)

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News

Lawmaker on fentanyl bill: ‘Peddle death to our citizens, you’re going behind bars’

Legislators say a bill to impose mandatory prison time for possessing a gram or more of fentanyl is a priority when the session resumes Tuesday.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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News

Town hall meeting set to discuss bill to prohibit street racing, exhibition driving

The bill is intended to stop burnouts, donuts, and speed contests and calls for violators to have their vehicles towed and impounded for up to 30 days.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Opinion

Guest opinion: Why Birmingham can’t afford to lose Birmingham-Southern College

Some have voiced concerns about BSC being “private.” In our minds, this means BSC provides a high-quality public service without the use of public funds.

By Carol E. Clarke | Birmingham City Council District 8 and Hunter Williams | Birmingham City Council District 2

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News

DeSantis staying out of Trump arrest, calls it a ‘circus by some Soros DA’

Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg is investigating whether Trump falsified business records when Michael Cohen made a payment to Stormy Daniels.

By Skyler Swisher Orlando Sentinel (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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