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The Rewards of a Public Servant’s Hard Work, Supplemental Compensation should be “Pride”

by Representative Allan Farley I have spent the better part of my life in public service, with 37 years in law enforcement, and now I find myself early in my third year of another kind of public service as a member of the Alabama Legislature.I’ve faced a number of challenges – first learning my way … Continued

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March 4, 2013

Opinion

Did I Make A Difference? (Our Grandchildren will answer that question)

By Representative Allen Farley As the Alabama Legislature finished its third week of the 2013 Session I sat in my seat in the House chamber and looked across at a 13 year old young lady who had spent the week as a House Page. This particular House Page was special to me because she is … Continued

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February 25, 2013

Opinion

“The Truth shall set you Free” (It would definitely set some politicians free)

by Representative Allen Farley The second week of the Alabama Legislative Session was an especially tough one for me. I don’t know if it’s because I’m 61 years old and my head just refuses to turn sometimes, or if it’s because some legislators think the rest of us are deaf, dumb, and stupid? (They have … Continued

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February 18, 2013

Opinion

“Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women” (Justice Department reports Climate of “fear”)

Representative Allen Farley In 2012 the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice alleging evidence of frequent and severe officer-on-inmate sexual violence at Alabama’s Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. Following this complaint, Alabama Prison Commissioner Kim Thomas requested the U.S. Department of Justice “National Institute of Corrections” conduct … Continued

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February 4, 2013

Opinion

Why the Local Control School Flexibility Act is Necessary

By Senator Bill Holtzclaw As the 2013 legislative session draws near I wish to take this opportunity to introduce a couple of bills concerning education that I will champion with fellow legislators – the School Calendar Opt-Out bill and the Local Control School Flexibility Act. The purpose of the School Calendar Opt-Out is to institute … Continued

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January 29, 2013

Opinion

“We Dare Defend Our Rights” (Our children’s future)

By Representative Allen Farley On March 10, 2010 I retired as the Jefferson County Assistant Sheriff to run for a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. After chasing bad guys for most of 37 years I felt called to share the knowledge of my life’s work with other Public Servants in Montgomery. Did … Continued

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January 22, 2013

Opinion

How high is Your Cliff? (Does it involve food or a place to sleep)?

By Representative Allen Farley On New Year’s night I spent several hours babysitting our youngest grandson Asher. We played with toys, ate macaroni and cheese, and watched Mickey Mouse. It was great. I had this special opportunity because Muriel, Leigh Ann, and Asher’s brother and sister, were spending the evenings visiting some moms and their … Continued

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January 8, 2013

Opinion

Arming Alabama’s Teachers; Some Practical Thoughts for the Debate

By Senator Bill Holtzclaw As we begin the debates on arming teachers we need to ensure we have clear, obtainable goals. We should ask, does allowing teachers to carry a weapon serve as another line of defense, preventing another school massacre, or is it simply a deterrent for the deranged (assuming a mentally deranged person … Continued

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January 1, 2013

Opinion

My Prayer

By Representative Allen Farley Lord, I know you look after the little ones. And, I know Your Word tells us to have the faith of a tiny mustard seed. But sometimes it’s so hard. Those kids and teachers in Connecticut didn’t deserve the terror that Satan sent to their school that Friday morning. Lord, why … Continued

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January 1, 2013

Opinion

21st Century School Safety (A Teacher’s 2nd Amendment Right)???

By Representative Allen Farley My family has been privileged to be part of the Public Safety profession in Alabama for three generations. One of my grandfathers was the police chief of the small Jefferson County city of Brighton in the 1930’s. Our dad became a member of the Alabama Highway Patrol after returning from World … Continued

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December 27, 2012