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Published on May 13, 2024Source: CBS News - Neutral
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Published on May 13, 2024
Judge orders Alabama driver to apologize or face jail for telling officer, 'Get your ass out of the way'
An Alabama man who told a police officer, “Get your ass out of the way” after he was ticketed during a traffic stop last year says he was ordered by a judge to either apologize to the officer for having cursed at him or face up to 30 days in jail. But …
Source: NBC News - Center-left -
Published on May 13, 2024
Mercedes faces key test as Alabama workers vote on whether to unionize
Alabama is front and center this week as the United Auto Workers looks to build on recent victories in the South, a region long hostile to organized labor. More than 5,000 Mercedes-Benz workers began voting Monday at a manufacturing factory in Vance as …
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Published on 01:22 GMT
Alabama governor signs law banning ranked-choice voting
Alabama has officially banned ranked-choice voting after Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the legislation on Friday. Ranked-choice voting has voters rank candidates in order of preference. Those candidates who receive 50% plus one or more votes win …
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Published on May 13, 2024
'We're Gonna Win': Alabama Mercedes Workers Begin UAW Vote
From Monday through Friday, around 5,200 employees of Mercedes-Benz in Alabama will vote on whether to join the United Auto Workers—which has set its sights on the U.S. South after contract wins at the industry's "Big Three" in Michigan last …
Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing -
Published on May 13, 2024
Wisconsin football vs. Alabama Crimson Tide television channel, kickoff time announced
Wisconsin football’s 2024 marquee home contest against top-ranked Alabama will be a FOX Big Noon Kickoff game, according to FOX’s recent announcement. The network announced the following three games: Texas at Michigan on September 7, Alabama at Wisconsin …
Source: Yahoo - Center-left -
Published on May 13, 2024
James Spann: More showers, storms for Alabama Tuesday afternoon; drier Wednesday
RADAR CHECK: Most of Alabama is rain-free this afternoon, although showers continue over the far southern counties in the broad zone from Mobile to Dothan. The best chance of rain tonight will remain near the Gulf Coast, where a flash flood watch remains …
Source: Alabama NewsCenter - Neutral -
Published on May 13, 2024
Alabama Cannabis Coalition ‘extremely disappointed’ in lack of medical marijuana progress
A Montgomery-based coalition that advocates for the legalization of marijuana, says it is “extremely disappointed” in state lawmakers for not taking steps needed toward getting a medical marijuana program started in Alabama. The statement from the Alabama …
Source: AL.com - Alabama - Label Pending -
Published on May 13, 2024
‘Alabama is not Michigan’: Ivey signs union bill as Mercedes workers vote on joining UAW
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday she signed legislation that could lead to revoking economic incentives on companies that voluntarily recognize labor unions starting next year. But the legislation, SB231, has no impact on any of the proceedings …
Source: AL.com - Alabama - Label Pending -
Published on May 13, 2024
The Mercedes-Benz union vote in Alabama: What you need to know
Workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance began the vote Monday to choose whether it will be the first automotive factory in Alabama to be represented by United Auto Workers.This plant is also the first auto plant in Alabama, bringing vehicle …
Source: WVTM 13 - Alabama - Neutral