Alabamians

Inside the Statehouse: Court of Appeals races on ballot this year

Last week we made you aware that five of the nine seats on our State Supreme Court are up for election this year. In addition, our Court of Civil Appeals and Criminal Appeals have several members up for election. The folks who sit on these courts essentially have zero name identification. Even when polling is … Continued

Steve Flowers

May 2, 2018

Opinion

Fighting to save Alabama’s rural hospitals

These are positive times for many Alabamians. Our unemployment rate is at an all-time low, major manufacturers continue to locate in our state, and the national championship trophy is back in the state where it belongs. Despite the momentum, our state is certainly not free from challenges. One of the most serious issues facing Alabama … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 30, 2018

Opinion

Your pro-gun arguments are stupid

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Here we are again. Another school shooting. Another AR-15. Another domestic terrorist. And more of the same BS answers from conservatives and gun nuts about a problem that is, quite obviously, directly linked to the weapon of choice used in these awful attacks — a gun. For some reason, … Continued

Josh Moon

February 16, 2018

Opinion

Protect the sanctity of marriage from government intrusion

By State Sen. Greg Albritton Like most Alabamians, I believe that God established the institution of marriage for the benefit of mankind. Indeed, His purpose was to begin the human family within His bonds of marriage, as a holy union. Then government stole marriage, for its own purposes. A classic example is Henry VIII, who … Continued

Greg Albritton

February 7, 2018

Governor joins bipartisan lawmakers in push for regulations to take Uber, Lyft statewide

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey joined lawmakers and drivers from ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft to push for a piece of bipartisan legislation that would set statewide regulations for how such companies can operate, which could allow Alabamians to call a ride anywhere in the state. Lyft and Uber, the nation’s … Continued

Chip Brownlee

January 12, 2018

Opinion

Things to look for in 2018

By U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne Last week, we recapped major highlights from the past year, so this week I want to look ahead at some of the important things to watch for in 2018. 2018 is an election year, and the midterm elections for all House members and the one-third of the United States Senate … Continued

Bradley Byrne

January 8, 2018

Opinion

Changing times require a commitment to Alabamians

By Dr. Jim Purcell It wasn’t so long ago that a young person in Alabama could stake their claim as a middle-class citizen based upon a strong back, perseverance and the intensity of their work ethic. However, technology, automation and complex machinery have eliminated many of the jobs that required repetitious activity and pure human … Continued

Jim Purcell

December 14, 2017

Democrat Doug Jones’ win is one for the history books

Alabama politics did the only thing Alabama politics knows how to do: take the unexpected and make it into a reality, with Democratic candidate Doug Jones pulling off a historic upset. The election places a Democratic senator from the Yellowhammer State in Congress for the first time in a quarter-century. The newly elected senator and … Continued

Chip Brownlee

December 13, 2017

Opinion

Independence Day, 241 years ago

 By Jim Zeigler,Alabama State Auditor, and Pat Boone, Entertainer  Many of us Alabamians are enjoying a long Independence Day holiday. For State employees and others who are off work Monday, it is a four-day weekend.  My family, like many of yours, will enjoy barbecue, the lake (or beach), fireworks, and the gathering of family and … Continued

Jim Zeigler

July 4, 2017

Opinion

Rough Tuesday: Bentley’s impeachment, red lights and Internet history

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter I don’t even know what we’re trying to do in government anymore. I’m serious. I don’t know what any level of government is trying to accomplish, or if all of the levels might be actively working to accomplish nothing. Perfect example: Tuesday. Here are the things that occurred on … Continued

Josh Moon

March 29, 2017