Legislation to untax Rescue Plan relief may have to wait; Cyberattack on pipeline is linked to gang; McCarthy backs ousting Cheney from No. 3 job; Weak jobs report spurs new arguments over big fed spending; Alex Cejka wins Regions Tradition
Author: Todd Stacy (Todd Stacy)
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Daily News Digest – May 6, 2021
Strap in for a day at the State House; Harris: herd immunity possible by mid-summer if vaccine rate increases; Redistricting process starts with contentious first meeting; 'John-shaming' bill advances to the Senate with change; Liz Cheney clings to GOP post as Trump endorses replacement
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Redistricting process starts in the Legislature with contentious first meeting
A lack of data and a lot of personalities appear to be specific challenges for the group of lawmakers tasked with redrawing the district maps that will be used in state and federal elections for the next 10 years.
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Daily News Digest – May 5, 2021
Storms pound Alabama, flood threat remains; Medical marijuana debate goes into the night; Revamped gambling package goes to House floor; Biden, Ivey: states not using vaccines could lose them; Cheney could be 'toast' in fight with Trump over GOP future
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Revamped gambling package goes to House floor
A wide-ranging gambling package advanced in the Alabama Legislature Tuesday and is expected to be considered on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday.
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Daily News Digest – May 4, 2021
Ivey: Health orders to end; Gambling package ready to proceed; Judicial, DA pay changes near final passage; Census privacy case begins; Flurry of diplomatic contacts fuel Iran deal speculation
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House to consider revamped gambling package
By TODD STACY, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The House of Representatives will take up a revamped gambling package this week as the Alabama Legislature winds down its final days of the 2021 regular session. In April, the Senate passed a wide-ranging gambling plan that would institute a state lottery, allow for nine casinos...
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Daily News Digest – May 3, 2021
All eyes on the House in final days of session; Bill would allow police to issue citations rather than make arrests; Afghan pullout begins; TSA extends face-mask requirement on planes until September
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Daily News Digest – April 28, 2021
Budgets almost done; Bill would into law unemployment benefit fraud protections; Bill would outlaw chemical abortions; Lawsuit filed in a bid to block Alabama's prison lease plan; Paschal wins in HD 73
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Daily News – April 27, 2021
Marking ten years since 4-27-11; Alabama will retain 7 congressional seats; U.S. growth slows: takeaways from the census; Aid approved for 8 counties from March storms; Inside Alabama Politics
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Inside Alabama Politics – April 27, 2021
Senate 2022 update
Census: By the skin of our teeth
When will the election be?
More on Merrill
Let’s talk about earmarks
What’s next on prisons
Legislative math: Medical Marijuana and gambling
Ed Henry is back and he has a PAC
New podcast
RIP Bud Skinner
Potpourri
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Daily News Digest – April 26, 2021
J&J vaccinations resume; Bill would remove barriers, costs for local school projects, but contractors aren't on board; Alabama tourism weathered pandemic better than most states; Bo Bikes Bama marks 10 years with virtual ride
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Daily News Digest – April 21, 2021
COVID-19 hospitalizations up 20% in Alabama in 10 days; Civil asset forfeiture compromise clears Senate; State House: What happened, what's next. Report: Child abuse costs Alabama billions; Chauvin verdict
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Daily News Digest – April 20, 2021
Underwriter withdraws from Alabama prison lease project; What's on tap today; Union files challenge to failed Amazon vote; Civilian board formed to review Birmingham police actions; Alabama shows economic momentum
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Civilian board formed to review Birmingham police actions
A five-member board of civilians is being established to review complaints of police misconduct in Alabama's largest city, Mayor Randall Woodfin said Monday.