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April 13, 2023

Alabama Politics

Education Lab

What is an education savings account? How do I get an ESA in Alabama?

If a bill is passed, parents could get $6,900 to help cover home school and private school costs.

By Trisha Powell Crain | tcrain@al.com

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‘Divisive concepts’ bill returns to Alabama legislature, called ‘slap in the face’

A similar bill stalled in the state legislature last year.

By Rebecca Griesbach | rgriesbach@al.com

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Bill to overhaul Birmingham Water Works Board narrowly clears committee

The bill would remove the nine current board members and set up a new seven-member board.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Alabama parents could opt kids out of school mask mandates under new bill

“What this is, is a parental rights bill,” Rep. Chip Brown said. “It’s a bill that basically says, that as a parent, I should make the decision. Not the state.”

By Alander Rocha and Alabama Reflector

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Tucker Carlson interviews Donald Trump after texting: ‘I hate him passionately’

Carlson devoted his entire prime-time program to a “historic interview” with him, promising more excerpts on Wednesday.

By The Associated Press

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Bill to boost penalties for crimes by gang members advances in Alabama State House

Membership in a gang would upgrade felony offenses to the next highest level under the bill, supported by law enforcement and Attorney General Steve Marshall.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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