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April 2, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Alabama library honored by city after state cuts funding over book complaints

Fairhope Public Library's board will review 35 titles at its April 21 meeting while community fundraising has already replaced the lost $43,000 in state money.

By John Sharp | [email protected]

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Legendary rock star fears he will be banned from touring US for criticizing Trump

“How spineless is that?"

By Howard Koplowitz | [email protected]

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What’s so woke about the National Zoo?

Trump puts Smithsonian institutions in culture war crosshairs.

By Kyle Whitmire | [email protected]

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Stock soars for conservative cable news channel loved by Trump supporters after initial public offering

Shares offered at $10 closed at $233 a share Tuesday afternoon, giving the company a market valuation of over $20 billion.

By Stephen Battaglio Los Angeles Times (TNS) and Tribune News Service

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Alabama Senate reaches compromise on log truck weight restrictions

The Alabama Department of Transportation says the heavier axle loads would damage roads and bridges and increase maintenance costs.

By Mike Cason | [email protected]

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‘Not going to happen’: Lawmaker vows to fight cuts to Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Magic City Classic

Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, vowed to use the filibuster if his concerns about funding are not addressed.

By Mike Cason | [email protected]

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