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Alabama lawmakers approve harsher penalties for fentanyl
In 2021, synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, were responsible for killing more than 70,000 people in the Unites States.
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New year expected to bring more changes to state voting laws
The Associated Press has identified nearly 100 election-related legislative proposals already filed in Texas.
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Alabama eyes fentanyl penalties; critics say they won’t work
Alabama lawmakers may consider harsher penalties for traffickers and distributors of illicit fentanyl next year, but some say a comprehensive approach should also include more health services and helping drug users reduce overdoses. Republicans Reps. Matt Simpson of Daphne and Chris Pringle of Mobile tell Al.com they plan bills next year to increase penalties for distributing the…