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April 30, 2023

Alabama Politics

Alabama Life And Culture

Roy Wood Jr. roasts Joe Biden, Tucker Carlson, Charles Barkley at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Roy Wood Jr. joked about Fox News, Ron DeSantis and more. And he even took a minute to shoutout his hometown Birmingham.

By Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com

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News

Alabama won’t give details on why cost of prison rose to $1 billion

The estimated cost of building the specialized care prison in Elmore County rose from $623 million to $975 million in 11 months.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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From the Lede

Birmingham Department of Transportation Director James Fowler wants people to drive less

Fowler also shed light on some ways the city is working to restructure their towing ordinance after multiple complaints from Birmingham drivers accusing company Parking Enforcement Systems, of predatory towing practices.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Politics

Tuberville joins forces with Paris Hilton, co-sponsors bill to end abuse at youth treatment facilities

Tuberville said there isn't enough oversight of youth residential treatment facilities, pointing to abuse, bullying and neglect at the institutions.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Alabama would ban drag performances from schools, libraries, presence of children

The bill would outlaw "male or female impersonators” in schools, libraries or any other public places where children under 18 are present.

By Rebecca Griesbach | rgriesbach@al.com

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News

‘I’m not leaving’: Alabama abortion doctor vows to fight for ‘life versus a bad law’

“Alabama’s really dead set on compromising people’s lives, especially LGBTQ+ youth, especially pregnant people. These are expendable people in the eyes of the state of Alabama.”

By Jenny Jarvie Los Angeles Times (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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