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October 2, 2022

Alabama Politics

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Trick-or-treat scare or a bunch of hocus pocus? Alabama officials warn of fentanyl distributed during Halloween

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is expected to release a public service announcement issuing a warning about fentanyl distributed during Halloween. But leading researches say there is no evidence -- ever -- that tainted candy has led to a child death.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Alabama struggles to keep child welfare workers on job: ‘We’re treading water’

Case workers who investigate complaints of abuse and neglect and perform other tasks to protect children are leaving their jobs faster than the state can hire replacements.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Striking Alabama inmate workers’ demands ‘unreasonable,’ Ivey says

The striking inmate workers have demands that require legislation and "cannot be mandated unilaterally," the governor said Friday.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Richard Shelby, Tommy Tuberville at odds over bill that averted government shutdown

Shelby voted for the bipartisan bill to fund the government until Dec. 16 while Tuberville was among 17 senators to vote against it.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Alabama Supreme Court rules against ‘electronic bingo’ casinos in Lowndes, Macon counties

In 9-0 rulings, the justices stuck with their previous position that the machines are essentially slot machines and are illegal.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Alabama prison work strike continues; ADOC cancels weekend visits

Inmates in Alabama prisons started a work strike Monday to protest prison conditions, sentencing laws, and the low rate of paroles granted.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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