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April 9, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Alabama sales tax distribution bill advances despite more ‘No’ than ‘Yes’ votes

Senator Chris Elliott pushes SB270 through committee despite opposition, sparking threats of filibuster and accusations of procedural overreach.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Shocking poll shows Trump’s crumbling support among this key demographic group

A demographic vital to Trump's election victory is souring on the president's job performance.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Space Command move to Huntsville will be announced very soon, congressman says: Contractors ‘ready to turn dirt’

“We do expect it to be announced right after the Air Force Secretary is named.”

By John R. Roby | JRoby@al.com

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Donald Trump claims countries ‘kissing my ass’ to make deals after tariffs: ‘I’ll do anything, sir’

The president claimed foreign leaders are rushing to the negotiating table.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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GOP Senator asks: ‘Whose throat do I get to choke’ if Trump is wrong about tariffs

Political pundits say tariff concerns could hurt Republican candidates during the midterms in 2026.

By Danielle Battaglia McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) and Tribune News Service

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Alabama’s anti-panhandling laws unconstitutional under First Amendment, federal appeals court rules

The three judge-panel announced the decision Tuesday in a 15-page brief.

By Patrick Darrington | pdarrington@al.com

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