Artur Davis files suit against AL Democratic Party

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A judge will hear arguments on former congressmen Artur Davis’ lawsuit against the Alabama Democratic Party; the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reopens some satellite driver’s license offices; and an update on Alabama keeping open money losing, state run liquor stores.  Kyle Whitmire is state political columnist for The Birmingham News and AL.com, he spoke with WBHM’s Michael Krall.

 

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