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100 days of Democrats

This week will mark a hundred days Democrats have held power in the House of Representatives in Washington. I considered listing tangible Democrat achievements so far this Congress, but that would result in a blank page. Instead, all Democrats have managed to do in 14 weeks is obstruct what is best for the American people, … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 8, 2019

Opinion

Community focused: Supporting state and local government

Last week, I was honored to host some of our local mayors, city councilmembers and city officials from Southwest Alabama in Washington to hear about what they do every day for our communities. I am a firm believer that the best people to run our towns and our communities are not the bureaucrats in Washington … Continued

Bradley Byrne

March 19, 2019

Opinion

Inside the Statehouse: Best races of the year have been for attorney general, lieutenant governor

The best races of the year have been for Attorney General and Lt. Governor, as well as Agriculture Commissioner and for the 2nd Congressional district. The Attorney General post is considered the best stepping stone to Governor and U.S. Senator. It is very high profile and prosecutes bad guys who go to jail and cannot vote … Continued

Steve Flowers

June 27, 2018

Opinion

The Pulitzer Prize: The Good Journalism Seal of Approval

Alabama Media Group columnist John Archibald’s life has changed forever. I know, because I’ve been there. Still am. Archibald won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary this week, a much-deserved honor and one that underscores the journalism talent that existed at The Birmingham News for decades. Still exists on a few islands. It says much about … Continued

Joey Kennedy

April 19, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox announces pre-K plan

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s statewide pre-K program is widely regarded as one of the best in the country, but Democratic candidate for governor Walt Maddox said Tuesday that the program should be universal. Maddox on Tuesday announced his plan to use a proposed lottery to take make the pre-K program available to … Continued

Chip Brownlee

March 7, 2018

Opinion

Energy in Alabama

By U.S Rep. Bradley Byrne In Alabama, we have a lot to be proud of. From our best-in-the-nation Pre-K programs to our championship caliber football teams to our booming economy, there is no shortage of things for our residents to take pride in. One thing we often forget is our outstanding natural resources. From our … Continued

Bradley Byrne

December 4, 2017