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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 […]

Questions Regarding The Redevelopment Of The Mobile Civic Center

by David Preston on May 31, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Is releasing the names of the people on a secret committee on a Sunday night, that to this point remained under wraps, transparency? On the evening of May 12th, the Mobile mayor’s office released the names of the members on the committee that is advising and […]

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 […]