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March 15, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Alabama grandparents would be added to domestic violence law in bill inspired by 4 murders

The bill would place grandparents on the list of potential victims of domestic violence, along with spouses, children, household members and dating partners.

By Ralph Chapoco and Alabama Reflector

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Alabama laws banning panhandling are unconstitutional, federal judge rules

“The injunction is a victory for marginalized groups that find themselves in tough economic circumstances,” Tish Gotell Faulks of the ACLU of Alabama.

By The Associated Press

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News

Whitmire: This contraption would cost Alabama schools $1.7 billion

Like the Onion, but real life.

By Kyle Whitmire | [email protected]

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Opinion

Guest opinion: Alabama bill would eliminate many licensing barriers for ex-offenders

If enacted, boards would only be able to consider criminal records that are “specific and directly related” to the license sought.

By Nick Sibilla | Legislative analyst at the Institute for Justice

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News

Alabama education budget chair to propose phase-out of tax on food

Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, plans to introduce a bill to take one penny off the 4-cent tax every year except when tax revenue growth is slow.

By Mike Cason | [email protected]

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Annistongadsden Real Time News

Alabama House quickly approves plan to spend $1 billion on water projects, healthcare, broadband

The federal money is from the American Rescue Plan Act, passed by Congress two years ago to help states recover from the pandemic.

By Mike Cason | [email protected]

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