Alabamians

It’s time conservatives learned to help themselves

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabamians are tough, self-sufficient people. The conservative people of this conservative State don’t like handouts or Welfare. They don’t like people who can’t learn from their mistakes, take responsibility for their actions and pay their own way. Which makes me wonder … why do I and progressives like me … Continued

Josh Moon

March 28, 2017

Opinion

Individuals and small businesses need some help

By State Rep. Tim Wadsworth Individuals and small businesses are suffering from a continual increase in taxes, fees, dues, payments, charges, levies, tolls, licenses, tariffs, regulations and anything else that requires money to come out of your pocket. The drain of the pocket book on the Alabamians has got to be reversed. What comes from … Continued

Tim Wadsworth

February 27, 2017

Opinion

An optimist’s guide to reform for the Alabama Legislature

By Marshall Yates Alabama Political Reporter Optimism for the political process has swept across Alabama as our State prepares to make a big contribution toward Making America Great, Again.™ Back in Montgomery, the 2017 Legislative Session is about to begin. But, before the 2018 election cycle can officially begin, this session presents aspiring politicians with … Continued

Marshall Yates

January 19, 2017

Opinion

Ain’t Alabama politics fun?

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Historically speaking, Alabamians have been more interested in the governor’s race than presidential politics. For years, from 1876 to 1964, we were a totally Democratic state, more so out of tradition than philosophically. The hatred for the radical Republican Reconstruction shackles invoked on the South made an indelible mark … Continued

Steve Flowers

December 21, 2016

Opinion

An apology for it all

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter I’m sorry. That’s what I’m supposed to say here, it seems. A bunch of other media outlets and columnists have apologized after last Tuesday’s election results, after they were so wrong and after they so misjudged the country and its anger. I guess I should offer an apology too. … Continued

Josh Moon

November 17, 2016

Opinion

Court Justices or Court Jesters?: The Mishandling of the Moore Case

By Hannah Ford You know it’s bad when one of Chief Justice Roy Moore’s harshest critics (apologetically) writes in his defense. You know it’s bad when Justices refuse to unseal a critical case. You know it’s bad when the unethical behavior of acting Chief Justice Lyn Stuart and her accomplices have Alabamians worried that they … Continued

Hannah Ford

October 28, 2016

Opinion

Your Guide to the 2016 Proposed Constitutional Amendments

By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey Alabamians will enter the voting booth on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, to cast their vote in a historic Presidential election and will also find 14 proposed statewide Constitutional Amendments at the bottom of the ballot. Once the Legislature approves an amendment, Alabama’s Constitution delegates power to the people to be … Continued

Kay Ivey

October 21, 2016

Opinion

Dire Threats, Opportunities

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As anticipated, a special Legislative Session has been called by Governor Robert Bentley. The Session is set to begin this Monday, August 15. Dr. Bentley has bemoaned the fact that the legislature refused to grant Medicaid the $85 million they said they needed in the budget fiscal year, which … Continued

Steve Flowers

August 10, 2016

Opinion

Why The Lottery Must Go To Scholarships, And Won’t Save Medicaid Or The General Fund Budget

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Over the last year or so, the lottery has been getting more and more attention and support from state legislators. The lottery is extremely popular, getting over 60 percent favorable support in all the public opinion polls that I’ve seen. The debate these days isn’t so much over whether … Continued

Craig Ford

July 27, 2016

Opinion

Bentley’s Op-Ed Proves He’s Delusional

By Stephen Cooper In an op-ed for al.com dated May 9, 2016, Governor Robert Bentley declares he has no “intention of being a caretaker governor.” Bad news for Bentley: His insistence that he won’t to be relegated to the sidelines during the remainder of his time in office as a “caretaker” governor is not only … Continued

Stephen Cooper

May 11, 2016