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In today's newsletter:

  • Could a Montgomery-backed tax change drain revenue from big Alabama cities?
  • See how Montgomery turned out for the monks’ powerful Walk for Peace
  • How Montgomery Christian students ended up on the National Christmas Tree stage

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 73, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lawmaker proposes new way for cities to keep more revenue in Alabama (cbs42.com) — State lawmakers meeting in Montgomery are weighing a proposal that could change how online sales tax money is split between Alabama’s cities and counties, potentially shifting revenue away from larger hubs toward smaller communities. The bill would let residents opt out of paying city taxes where they don’t live, raising concerns from leaders in places like Tuscaloosa about funding for schools, police, and basic services.
   

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2. PHOTOS: Walk for Peace monks make extended stop in Montgomery (bhamnow.com) — Monks on a 120-day Walk for Peace recently spent several days in Montgomery, drawing hundreds of locals to join them at Union Station, Court Square Fountain, City Hall, and the Alabama State Capitol. Their visit included prayers for lives lost during the Civil Rights Movement, a massive group photo on the Capitol steps, and a community lunch at Vaughn Park before continuing toward Tuskegee.
   

3. See ornaments by Montgomery students on National Christmas Tree in DC (montgomeryadvertiser.com) — Montgomery Christian fourth- and fifth-graders created the ornaments now decorating Alabama’s state tree in the 2025 National Christmas Tree display near the White House. Their artwork joins 56 trees representing every state, U.S. territories, military schools, and America 250 in Washington, D.C., giving Montgomery students a prominent national holiday spotlight.
   

4. Alabama cannabis advocates, U.S. lawmaker differ on Trump marijuana reclassification (wsfa.com) — From Montgomery cannabis advocates are reacting to President Trump’s executive order moving marijuana to Schedule III and expanding coverage for hemp-derived CBD products. An Alabama advocacy leader welcomes the change but wants marijuana fully de-scheduled, while Sen. Tommy Tuberville and other Republicans warn the move could harm public safety and the economy, even as Sen. Katie Britt declines to join their opposition letter.
   

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    Monday December 29
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  • I’m sharing this for anyone going through it quietly.
    Sometimes surviving is the progress. One day at a time. http://blacksh33pscorner.com/2025/12/23/survival-is-still-progress/?utm_source=nextdoor&utm… (Nextdoor Capitol Heights)
  • Anyone know what happened at Jason’s Deli around 1:30?
    There were 4 fire trucks there. Hoping no one was harmed. (Nextdoor Rolling Hills)
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