AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAbortion Shield Laws Fight: Alabama, Louisiana and Arkansas are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down “shield laws” that protect abortion-pill providers in states where abortion is illegal, arguing the rules violate the Constitution’s full faith and credit. Gas Prices & Taxes: With fuel costs staying front and center nationally, more states are suspending or cutting gas taxes, including a 90-day holiday in Ohio, as voters weigh affordability ahead of midterms. Alabama Politics & Courts: Former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis has refiled a lawsuit against Gov. Kay Ivey in state court after a federal case was dismissed. Public Safety Law: Alabama’s Child Predator Death Penalty Act takes effect, making certain child sex crimes against kids under 12 capital offenses. Health Care Funding: Gov. Ivey announced nearly $55 million in Rural Health Transformation Program grants to improve access in rural Alabama. Local Justice: A Montgomery man, Arsenio Hall, was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for drug trafficking. Sports Spotlight: No. 7 Alabama and No. 16 Mississippi State meet Saturday in the SEC’s biggest Week 5 test for both unbeaten teams. Mental Health Treatment: Montgomery Behavioral Health is offering voluntary residential DBT skills training for adults with borderline personality disorder.
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