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Lawmakers vote to rein in use of good behavior incentives
Alabama law now allows certain inmates sentenced to 15 years or fewer to earn up to 75 days of credit for every 30 days of good behavior.Lawmakers advance hospital visitation protections
It would also require facilities to allow visitation for end-of-life situations, childbirth, pediatric patients, and when patients need additional support.Governor proposes one-time tax rebates, teacher pay raises
Legislators this Session face decisions on what to do with a rare surplus.Arkansas restricts school bathroom use by transgender people
Another bill pending in Arkansas goes even further.Court: 2020 sales tax can fund Little Rock highway project
The half-cent sales tax takes effect in July, and the state had committed to use $350 million in revenue from it for the I-30 project.Arkansas lawmakers OK bill increasing homestead tax credit
More than 711,000 people received the tax credit in 2022.Ron DeSantis ramps up in South Carolina, with a little help from his friends
DeSantis has already been on the phone with state leaders, and a pro-DeSantis super PAC is stumping for him.Joe Biden to visit Durham, promote infrastructure investment
The visit is the first on Biden’s Investing in America Tour.Senate Ethics admonishes Lindsey Graham for campaign solicitations
'It was a mistake. I take responsibility. I will try to do better in the future.'Can any Democrat pose a serious challenge to wealthy Rick Scott in 2024? Or is he vulnerable?
Scott has never been shy about digging deep into his own fortunes to bankroll his races.Latest Lincoln Project ad targets Rick Scott
'Scott’s lies were too much even for Fox.'Marco Rubio offers flurry of legislation determined to spur American industry
Will his 'Common Good Capitalism' receive a warmer welcome in the new Congress?1st Black editor named to lead Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Chapman will take charge of a news staff that serves more than 125,000 print and digital subscribers.Georgia law will ban most transgender care for kids under 18
Opponents say they believe the new law is an unconstitutional infringement on parents’ rights.Georgia House approves blocking COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The current one-year ban began as part of a nationwide conservative backlash against mandates meant to prevent the spread of the virus.Kentucky Governor stops sale of drug known as ‘gas station heroin’
'Until now, someone looking for a heroin-like high could walk into certain places or buy this harmful product online.'Crime becomes flash point in Kentucky GOP race for Governor
The back-and-forth reflects an increasingly combative contest between Kelly Craft and Daniel Cameron.Louisville expanding year-old 911 police diversion program
'This program helps ensure that people in crisis are able to receive the help they need, which also allows our police to focus on preventing and solving crimes.'Tennessee law prevents local bans on natural gas stoves
'If we as citizens want to continue to have natural gas appliances then we can continue to do that no matter if a federal agency advises against that.'Dozens of workers reject union at big Nissan Tennessee plant
Unions have run into opposition from Republican politicians when they attempt to organize at foreign automakers in the South, including in Tennessee.Tennessee GOP advance new narrow abortion exemption bill
There is no exception for rape and incest.A sex trafficking case, a plea deal and a mother’s pain
'It’s like a nightmare that I can’t wake up from.'Amid polling surge, Donald Trump announces Texas rally
'It is undisputed that Texas is Trump Country.'Texas, Florida push border laws as governors eye presidency
Govs. Abbott and DeSantis blame Biden for a big increase last year in illegal crossings into the U.S.GOP operative who advised Glenn Youngkin moves to pro-Ron DeSantis PAC
It wasn’t clear what the departure of a top strategist would mean for Youngkin.Man gets 4 years for attacking police at Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The 31-year-old has already served a year and a half behind bars since his June 2021 arrest.Glenn Youngkin scores some legislative wins as he eyes White House
'He got a lot of solid singles up the middle, a couple doubles off the wall. Big home runs? Not yet.'Trump vs. DeSantis: A simmering rivalry bursts into view
The former President has sought to keep DeSantis in his place.Judge unseals additional portions of Mar-a-Lago affidavit
New portions show agents earlier obtained a hard drive after issuing a subpoena for surveillance footage recorded inside Mar-a-Lago.Justice Dept. OK with 1 Trump pick for Mar-a-Lago arbiter
DOJ said it would be satisfied with Raymond Dearie, who was recommended by Trump's team.The New South in the new Congress
The 118th Congress is more Southern than ever, and the South dominates the Republican Party.The presidential allure of Southern Governors
The South has no shortage of presidential aspirants.Nikki Haley announces run for President, challenging Donald Trump
If elected, Haley would be the nation’s first female President and the first U.S. President of Indian descent.Personnel note: AT&T elevates Joe York to President of Gulf States Region
Ma Bell added Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi to his portfolio.New study shows intense competition between online and offline sales channels
The findings are consistent with a responsive and competitive market that includes both channels.Kathy Spillar: In Florida, battleground states, abortion and equal rights are top issues for young women voters
As the races in Florida tighten, every vote matters.How much is too much for Herschel Walker’s ‘family-values’ voters?
That’s classy, or as close to classy as you’re going to find in this mess.Bookman: Mark Meadows could come to regret acquiescence to Trump coup attempt
For two hours Tuesday, former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson calmly, matter-of-factly testified to the commission of high crimes by the former president and by many of those around him. She told her fellow Americans that Donald Trump had been informed on the morning of Jan. 6 that the mob assembled by his command...