Brent Wilson, Author at Bama Politics
AL-01: Kiani Gardner Endorsed by National Women’s Political Caucus
The National Women’s Political Caucus has endorsed Democratic candidate Dr. Kiani Gardner’s candidacy for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District
In announcing the endorsement, NWPC President, Donna Lent, stated:
“The National Women’s Political Caucus is delighted to…
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Gov. Ivey Breaks Silence On COVID-19, Says Very Little
Governor Kay Ivey broke her silence today with a tweet, stating that “COVID-19 is still a threat” and encouraging Alabamians to abide by the Safer At Home order that is in effect until July…
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Doug Jones Awarded Dual Honors for Bipartisanship and Pro-Growth Leadership From U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced that U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) was awarded both its Jefferson–Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship and the Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award. Senator Jones is…
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Huntsville City Council President To Introduce Resolution To Remove Courthouse Confederate Monument
On Wednesday, Huntsville City Council President Devyn Keith issued a short statement on Facebook saying that he would be introducing a resolution at Thursday’s city council meeting to support the removal of the…
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Alabama Republican Legislators Seek To Divert COVID-19 Federal Aid To Build New Prison, State House Building
As part of the federal government’s COVID-19 CARES Act, Alabama received $1.8 Billion dollars in aid to help the state weather the pandemic and provide necessary funding during hard economic times.
Today, Kay Ivey…
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Kiani Gardner, AL U.S. Congressional Candidate, Donates Kidney To Stranger
Kiani Gardner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, has donated a kidney to a complete stranger.
“There was a man who needed a kidney. His wife wanted to give to…
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Gregory and Travis McMichael Were Not Standing Their Ground; Pay Attention Alabama
Ahmaud Arbery, a black 25-year-old male living in Georgia, was shot and killed after being chased down by Gregory and Travis McMichael, a vigilante father and son duo, who believed they could take the law…
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A Drug UAB Helped Develop Will Now Be Used To Treat COVID-19 Patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the investigational antiviral drug remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalized with severe disease. They note,…
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Alabama Could See $1.4 Billion “Fiscal Shock” From COVID-19
Moody’s Analytics estimates that Alabama would face a fiscal shock of $1.4 billion in a scenario where the COVID-19 pandemic caused a severe recession.
Moody’s Analytics, in an effort to try to provide policymakers and…
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AL House Minority Leader: More Questions Than Answers, Passing Budget Now Irresponsible
The Alabama House Minority Leader, Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville), addressed plans to reconvene the legislative session today. Majority leaders have announced plans to reconvene the regular session on May 4, with plans to pass…
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