Brent Wilson, Author at BamaPolitics.com

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

Civil Asset Forfeiture Disclosures Will Soon Be Required In Alabama

by Brent Wilson on May 30, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The House has given final passage to a substitute bill of SB 191 that would increase transparency around civil asset forfeiture in Alabama. The bill becomes law immediately after approval from Governor Kay Ivey. The substitute, by Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), would require the Alabama […]

Gov. Ivey Signs Pay Raise and Incentive Package For Correctional Officers

by Brent Wilson on May 30, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

HB 468, sponsored by State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa), was signed into law today by Governor Kay Ivey. HB 468 provides a two-step raise for certain employees of the Alabama Department of Corrections and expands the incentive program to include bonuses for additional training achievements. […]

What The Substitute Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Will Do

by Brent Wilson on May 29, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The Alabama House Committee gave a favorable report to a substitute bill for SB 236 which means it will now wait for a chance to appear on the House floor for debate and a vote which could happen on Thursday. The bill has changed drastically […]

AL Medical Marijuana Substitute Bill Passes House Committee

by Brent Wilson on May 29, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The House Health Committee gave a favorable vote to a substitute bill of SB 236, Alabama’s medical marijuana bill. The approval followed a public hearing yesterday in which the Committee heard from proponents and opponents of the bill. The SB 236 substitute bill is drastically […]

Alabama Teachers Receive 4% Pay Raise

by Brent Wilson on May 29, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The Alabama House overwhelmingly passed SB 192 on Tuesday, which provides a 4% pay raise for Alabama teachers and other public school employees. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) sponsored the bill. The pay raise will put the starting salary for an Alabama teacher with a bachelors degree […]

Donald Trump Jr. Tells Roy Moore To ‘Ride Off Into The Sunset’

by Brent Wilson on May 29, 2019 in Alabama Election News

Roy Moore is very close to announcing a bid for U.S. Senate according to Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope), Byrne told The Hill that he’s spoken to GOP sources close to Moore who said the controversial former Alabama judge would announce his candidacy for the Senate […]

Alabama Anti-Road Rage Act Recieves Final Passage

by Brent Wilson on May 29, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

Alabama legislators gave final passage to the Anti-Road Rage Act, which would make it illegal for a driver to stay in the left lane on interstates for more than 1.5 miles without passing a vehicle. Phillip Pettus (R-Killen) sponsored the bill and said the intent […]

Alabama Senate Votes To Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports

by Brent Wilson on May 28, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The Alabama Senate has passed HB 361, sponsored by Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette), which would allow residents in Alabama to play Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). The bill passed with an amendment, meaning it now must go back to the House for concurrence. Daily Fantasy Sports […]

AL Medical Marijuana Public Hearing Over; Sub. Bill Expected Wednesday

by Brent Wilson on May 28, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

A public hearing was held today to receive feedback on potentially legalizing medical marijuana in Alabama. The House Health Committee heard from proponents and opponents of the bill during an hour-long hearing. The proponents included: State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence), sponsor of SB 236. John […]

AP: Alabama Abortion Ban A Gift To Democrats In Swing States

by Brent Wilson on May 26, 2019 in Alabama Election News

Alabama Republicans may not fear much blowback from their own constituents for passing a near-total abortion ban in the state, but their actions could have serious consequences for Republicans in other states in 2020. That is according to a new report from the Associated Press. […]

Civil Asset Forfeiture Disclosures Will Soon Be Required In Alabama

Gov. Ivey Signs Pay Raise and Incentive Package For Correctional Officers

What The Substitute Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Will Do

AL Medical Marijuana Substitute Bill Passes House Committee

Alabama Teachers Receive 4% Pay Raise

Donald Trump Jr. Tells Roy Moore To ‘Ride Off Into The Sunset’

Alabama Anti-Road Rage Act Recieves Final Passage

Alabama Senate Votes To Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports

AL Medical Marijuana Public Hearing Over; Sub. Bill Expected Wednesday

AP: Alabama Abortion Ban A Gift To Democrats In Swing States

AL House Minority Leader Daniels Right To Call For Comprehensive Prison Reform

Alabama Gambles on Abortion Again

More Questions and Concerns About the Mobile Civic Center

AL House Minority Leader Daniels Right To Call For Comprehensive Prison Reform

More Questions and Concerns About the Mobile Civic Center

Alabama Gambles on Abortion Again

AL GOP Rep. Mo Brooks’ Petty Politics

DNC Resolution To End Alabama Democratic Party’s Controversial Minority Appointment Process