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Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters in unexpected defense of Voting Rights Act
The decision was closely watched for its potential effect on control of the closely divided U.S. House of Representatives.
Daily Archives: June 8, 2023
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Louisiana lawmakers near deadline to pass state’s operating budget
A House GOP-advanced plan strips a proposed teacher pay increase, investments into construction and additional early childhood education funding.
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Alabama senator says Space Command prefers Huntsville for HQ, but command has no comment
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is fighting for a basing decision that could bring hundreds of lucrative jobs to his constituency.
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North Carolina lawmakers approve sports and horse-race gambling, bill now heading to Governor
The final bill passed both chambers of the Republican-controlled legislature with bipartisan support.
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Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93
Robertson was known in later years for his televised pronouncements of God’s judgment, blaming natural disasters on everything from homosexuality to the teaching of evolution.
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County leaders in Georgia reject election board nominee who challenged voters’ eligibility
Fulton County has a history of election problems, including long lines to vote and delays in reporting results.
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Florida personnel in Texas round up guns, drugs, money and undocumented migrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott put out a call to governors asking for help securing the southern border. Within hours, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had answered.