Brent Wilson, Author at Bama Politics
Gov. Ivey Confident Financial Institutions Can Weather Coronavirus
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday in cooperation with the Superintendent of Banking Mike Hill emphasized measures taken by financial regulators to protect the financial system within the state. The Alabama Banking Department, which oversees…
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AL Democrats Seek Primary Delay; Modernized Elections
The Alabama Democratic Party has joined Secretary of State John Merrill in exploring a brief postponement of the March 31 primary runoff election due to the current situation involving the Coronavirus. It is a…
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Boaz, AL Pastor Invites Coronavirus Infected To Service
“So with boldness of faith if you have the coronavirus or feel threatened by such, you are most welcome at Boaz Church of God Sunday morning at 10 AM where we will anoint the sick…
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Marshall Space Flight Employee Positive For Coronavirus
A NASA Marshall Space Flight employee in Huntsville, AL, located in Madison County, has tested positive for the Coronavirus according to an email sent out from the Center Director, Jody Singer.
Statement…
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Alabama Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Senate
Alabama is one step closer to having access to medical marijuana.
The Alabama Senate passed SB165 from Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) with a vote of 22-11. The bill would be the strictest…
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AL Democrats Seek Medicaid Expansion
Today, Rep. Laura Hall (D-Huntsville) introduced a bill, HB448, to extend Medicaid coverage for new and expectant mothers for up to a year post-partum, while Rep. Mary Moore (D-Birmingham) introduced…
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AL Democrats Look To Tackle Coronavirus And Healthcare Issues
In the next few hours, Rep. Laura Hall (D-Huntsville), Rep. Mary Moore (D-Birmingham), and Rep. Neil Rafferty (D-Birmingham) will hold a press conference to introduce four pieces of legislation…
Continue To ArticleAlabama Creates Coronavirus Task Force
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the formation of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force of cabinet and state agency officials, as well as disease specialists in an abundance of caution. The task force held…
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Alabama Constitutional Carry Bill Passes Senate Committee
A bill that would remove the requirement for citizens in Alabama to obtain a permit to conceal carry a firearm has passed a Senate Committee on a 6-4 vote.
The bill, SB1, was filed…
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Tuberville, Sessions Head To Runoff Leading Trump To Slam Sessions In Tweet
Tommy Tuberville and Jeff Sessions will head to a runoff election after neither came close to obtaining over 50 percent of the vote Tuesday night.
For those wondering who Donald Trump may…
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