Story Type: Opinion

Republicans leading on commonsense policies, Speaker Ledbetter a key partner

Speaker Ledbetter is an outstanding speaker of the House, and no doubt, Alabama is better thanks to his service.

March 9, 2026

From the highest point

The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program represents the largest public commitment to rural health infrastructure this state has made in a generation.

March 9, 2026

Alabama farmers are struggling. Alabama Democrats are trying to help

A cost-sharing program proposed by Democrats could be a lifeline to Alabama farmers.

March 6, 2026

Alabama’s gambling misinformation problem is costing us about a billion dollars per year

Misinformation about gaming laws and regulations continue to plague Alabama's gaming debate, and it's costing us big time.

March 5, 2026

The hidden gift of the detour

Missed turns often provided more than just lost time; they offered the unexpected stories and perspective that flawless navigation never could.

March 5, 2026

Would someone please take a stand for public education?

Public schools do a fantastic job educating our kids. And it's past time we all started pushing back on the con men claiming otherwise.

March 4, 2026

Nathaniel Ledbetter is the man of the House

Ledbetter is poised and well positioned to preside as speaker of the House for the next quadrennium and probably for years after that.

March 4, 2026

Alabama’s moment: why carbon capture, storage can make our state a national energy leader

The choice before Alabama is clear. We can lead, or we can watch others claim the benefits.

March 3, 2026

Legal reform works. The proof is right next door

Florida's 2023 legal reform package sparked significant insurance premium reductions while Alabama's market faced rising litigation-driven claims and surging costs.

March 3, 2026

Eileen Gu’s olympic level hypocrisy

In China, an athlete would never be allowed to compete under another nation’s flag. Here, our citizens are free.

March 3, 2026