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June 1, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Alabama’s new vaping law now in effect: How HB8’s regulations affect you

Under HB8, convenience stores throughout Alabama will only be allowed to sell just 34 tobacco and menthol-flavored e-cigarette products approved by the Food and Drug Administration

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Politics

Republican doubles down on ‘we’re all going to die’ Medicaid cut defense: ‘Embrace my Lord and savior’

“I’m really, really glad that I didn’t have to bring up the subject of the tooth fairy."

By The Associated Press

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Alabama local leaders keep town halls alive while Congress retreats

Republican Rep. Jennifer Fidler and Mobile City Councilman Cory Penn showcase different approaches to citizen engagement in different South Alabama communities.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Elon Musk leaves DOGE with a black eye and key to Trump’s White House: ‘This is not the end’

Musk compared DOGE to Buddhism on his last day at the White House.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Montgomery Real Time News

Alabama LGBTQ group will ‘not stop fighting’ after pride event was forced out of city

"Giving in to that hate only emboldens those who wish to push us back into the shadows," said Prattville Pride Vice President Caryl Lawson.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Politics

Republican senator defends Medicaid changes at angry town hall: ‘We are all going to die’

“Those that meet the eligibility requirements for Medicaid we will protect.”

By The Associated Press

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