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July 6, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Wisconsin governor increases school funding for next 400 years, uses veto power to gut GOP tax cuts

Gov. Tony Evers angered Republicans with both moves, with some saying the Democratic governor was going back on deals he had made with them.

By The Associated Press

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Judge denies Alabama motion to dismiss lawsuit by death row inmate Kenneth Eugene Smith

Smith alleges a second attempt to execute him by lethal injection would subject him to cruel and unusual punishment.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Alabama death row inmate James Barber, fighting lethal injection, says he is not afraid to die

Barber testified in a federal court hearing today by remote video from prison.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Donald Watkins challenges US Supreme Court law license suspension after Alabama disbarment

Watkins was convicted of scamming several high-profile victims, including Charles Barkley and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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From the Lede

Updates on Birmingham’s new towing ordinance coming early next week, councilor says

While he is not yet sure if the city attorney’s office will be ready to present their latest draft at the transportation committee meeting on July 10, discussion on the updated ordinance has been included on the committee’s agenda, O’ Quinn said.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Alabama paying $1 million to slain Bibb County deputy Brad Johnson’s family over ‘flaws’ in ‘good time’ law

“Fundamental flaws in Alabama law granting correctional incentive ‘good time’ to inmates failed Deputy Johnson," Gov. Kay Ivey said.

By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com

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