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Brent was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama and is the founder of BamaPolitics.com.

Charlotte Meadows, Michael Fritz In Runoff For District 74 GOP Nomination

by Brent Wilson on June 12, 2019 in Alabama Election News

A special election held Tuesday to fill the District 74 House seat that was vacated by the death of Dimitri Polizos failed to find a majority. Charlotte Meadows wasn’t able to secure 50 percent of the vote on Tuesday and will now face Michael Fritz […]

Gov. Ivey Signs Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill

by Brent Wilson on June 10, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB 236 into law today. The bill, sponsored by Tim Melson (R-Florence), will set up a commission to study the best path forward for legalizing medical marijuana in Alabama. Dustin Chandler, whose daughter Carly inspired Caryl’s Law, posted on Facebook thanking […]

Kamala Harris To Make Campaign Stops In Birmingham & Montgomery This Weekend

by Brent Wilson on June 7, 2019 in Alabama Election News

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) will be making campaign stops in Birmingham today and Montgomery tomorrow. Harris is seeking the Democratic nomination for President. Harris says her focus will be on engaging women and African Americans in Birmingham and Montgomery. She plans to talk about […]

Roy Moore’s Lawyer Trenton Garmon Arrested On DUI/Drug Charges

by Brent Wilson on June 6, 2019 in Alabama Election News

Trenton Roger Garmon, the lawyer of former Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, was arrested Wednesday night on multiple charges involving drugs. Garmon, 39, was arrested by Gadsden police and charged with driving under the influence of controlled substances, second-degree possession of marijuana, and possession of […]

Update: Three Carbon Hill City Council Members Have Formally Asked For Mark Chambers Resignation

by Brent Wilson on June 5, 2019 in Alabama News

Carbon Hill Mayor Mark Chambers, who made international news for comments about “killing off” gay and transgender people, says that he has no plan to resign his position. He told that to MountainEagle.com during an interview on Tuesday. However, he did issue an apology on […]

A Look Back At The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session

by Brent Wilson on June 5, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session was one of the most controversial sessions in Alabama history so let’s look at what all was accomplished and what was left on the table this year. What Passed A lot of bills saw their way to the Governor’s desk […]

Carbon Hill Mayor’s Comments On Minorities Have Him In Hot Water

by Brent Wilson on June 4, 2019 in Alabama News

Carbon Hill Mayor Mark Chambers is in hot water after comments he posted on Facebook were exposed by WBRC. The Carbon Hill Mayor shared a post that was written in all capital letters that took aim at homosexuals, transvestites, baby killers and socialists. We live […]

Alabama Mandatory Kindergarten Bill Fails In Senate

by Brent Wilson on June 1, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

A bill to require children to complete kindergarten before heading to first grade has failed in the Senate with a 13-18 vote. All no votes were from Republican Senators with Democrats all voting yes. HB 423, sponsored by Pebblin Warren (D-Tuskegee), would have made kindergarten mandatory and […]

Alabama Legislators Pass Medical Marijuana Bill; Takes First Step Toward Legalization

by Brent Wilson on May 31, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The Alabama House has passed a substitute bill for SB 236, also known as the CARE Act, which would create the Medical Cannabis Study Commission that will study approaches, develop regulations, and recommend future legislation on medical marijuana. The bill passed 80-19. Since the House […]

Alabama State Rep. Jimmy Martin Passes Away

by Brent Wilson on May 31, 2019 in Alabama News

Very sad news as we head into what appears to be the last day of the 2019 Legislative Session. State Rep. Jimmy Martin (R-Clanton) has died, according to State Sen. Cam Ward (R-Alabaster). Martin was a familiar face in the Alabama House of Representatives, having […]

Charlotte Meadows, Michael Fritz In Runoff For District 74 GOP Nomination

Gov. Ivey Signs Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill

Kamala Harris To Make Campaign Stops In Birmingham & Montgomery This Weekend

Roy Moore’s Lawyer Trenton Garmon Arrested On DUI/Drug Charges

Update: Three Carbon Hill City Council Members Have Formally Asked For Mark Chambers Resignation

A Look Back At The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session

Carbon Hill Mayor’s Comments On Minorities Have Him In Hot Water

Alabama Mandatory Kindergarten Bill Fails In Senate

Alabama Legislators Pass Medical Marijuana Bill; Takes First Step Toward Legalization

Alabama State Rep. Jimmy Martin Passes Away

Paris Air Show Airbus Previews

Huntsville Employer Boeing: Preview For 2019 Paris Air Show

A Preview of Alabama’s Impact At The Paris Air Show

Alabama College Free Speech Law Opens Door for Extremism and Hate

Charlotte Meadows, Michael Fritz In Runoff For District 74 GOP Nomination

Alabama College Free Speech Law Opens Door for Extremism and Hate

Paris Air Show Airbus Previews

Huntsville Employer Boeing: Preview For 2019 Paris Air Show

Charlotte Meadows, Michael Fritz In Runoff For District 74 GOP Nomination

A Preview of Alabama’s Impact At The Paris Air Show