7. It's probably too late to postpone any library bills in the Alabama Legislature, but some libraries rationalFor example, the Orange Beach Public Library implemented a policy that gives parents ultimate control over their children's book choices, requiring permits for four accessibility levels. Mayor Toni Kennon said the new policy is consistent with the city's commitment to maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere. At least one parent derisively questioned whether permits were needed for the Internet, and the council responded by saying she “wouldn't be able to do that.”yes.”

6. Yesterday, as Democrats in Alabama's newly created 2nd Congressional District were fighting over residency, Republicans are now fighting over opioid addiction, and Carolyn Dobson has evidence that former state Sen. Dick Brewbaker overlooked the opioid epidemic. Dobson's campaign alleges that Brewbaker prioritized the comfort of incarcerated felons over fighting the opioid epidemic, pointing to comments he made suggesting the crisis was a distraction and a “good, safe crisis.”

Five. Alabama Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has advocated for respectful political dialogue, urging leaders to “consensually disagree” to secure the country's future, and stressing the importance of building relationships based on trust and respect, even with people who hold opposing political views, citing her friendship with Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) as an example. Senator Britt believes fostering more civil dialogue will lead to better solutions for the country, but it's unclear whether Americans really mean it when they say they want their politicians to be nicer.

Four. President Joe Biden awkward Biden cannot get away with a war with Israel and Hamas because he is trying to win Michigan by appeasing anti-Semites rather than the Americans he is currently holding hostage or has already slaughtered.Ceasefire“Any suggestion from Israel that Hamas will not respect this is irresponsible and foolish, according to the White House.[Biden] “I have made clear that U.S. policy regarding Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel's immediate response to these measures.”

3. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saxon) told his Republican colleagues,IgnorantAs a fight over the border budget (and other issues) rages in Washington, D.C., it's “foolish” and “accusatory” to oppose more spending on Ukraine. Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Rogers suggested that while additional funding is possible for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, there isn't enough support in the border budget this year.

2. of return The controversy over the threat of UAW unionization is not going well for Alabama. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saxe County) Governor Kay Ivey responded to attacks from the United Auto Workers union, saying the governor “is a threat from Detroit that has no desire for Alabamians to succeed, no desire for automakers to succeed, and no desire for our state to succeed as it is today.” Union organizers fired back, “It's unfortunate that the Governor has such disdain for Alabama workers and only sees us as cheap labor,” said Mercedes worker Jeremy Kimbrell.

1. The Alabama House of Representatives rejected the Senate gambling bill, choosing to send the gambling bill to a conference committee. The debate is simple: both sides want a lottery, but the House wants casinos, and it is clear that the Alabama Senate is not willing to budge on this issue.

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