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Equal pay is a huge step in the right direction

One of the positive things to come out of the 2019 Legislative Session is a piece of legislation that has finally brought pay equality to Alabama. Until last week, Alabama was one of only two states in the country that don’t have any laws requiring equal pay for equal work. The other state, if you … Continued
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June 7, 2019

Jefferson County constable honors deputies during appreciation, awards dinner

Jefferson County District 48 Constable Jonathan Barbee hosted an appreciation dinner and awards ceremony Thursday evening. The dinner, sponsored by Martin’s BBQ Joint in Cahaba Heights, honored Deputy Constables who have been serving their community.  The event was held at the New Merkel Community Center in Vestavia Hills. Vestavia Hills Mayor Ashley C. Curry was … Continued
May 27, 2019

Lawmakers use exclusive enclave as launching pad for payday lending fight

Recently, two state lawmakers chose Jefferson County’s Mountain Brook neighborhood as a backdrop to introduce a payday lending reform bill. The legislation’s sponsor and co-sponsor are State Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, and State Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, respectively. According to a report of the event by al.com, “the lawmaker [Garrett] said he’d like to … Continued
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February 26, 2019
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Retiring Republican state senator: Alabama should expand Medicaid

I was born in Delta, Alabama, and I have spent the majority of my life in Lineville, working as a teacher, a coach, and as a state senator in the Alabama Legislature. I served my country in the Alabama National Guard as a Brigadier General and have a strong sense of duty for the state … Continued
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October 12, 2018
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Can Montgomery handle the truth about its schools?

In 1992, the movie, A Few Good Men, told the riveting story of a military court martial. The climactic moment being when the character played by Jack Nickolson says to the character Tom Cruise played, “You can’t handle the truth.” That scene has gone through my mind over and over as I’ve watched the current hand-wringing … Continued
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June 27, 2018
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We deserve transparent, accessible, servant leadership

What exactly is it that would make a 43 year-old everyday father and businessman decide he was what Northwest Alabama needed as a state senator in Montgomery? The answer lies somewhere between having a passion for the community and being tired of self-serving politicians with a knack for corruption. My name is Eric Aycock, and … Continued
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May 28, 2018
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Appreciation for Law Enforcement

Each day, law enforcement officers leave the safety of their homes not knowing if they will pass back through their own front doors at the end of the work day.  They leave their families behind to ensure the safety of our loved ones at schools, in neighborhoods, and on the roadways.  There is never enough … Continued
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May 21, 2018
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Analysis: Why a city-run school system is a bad idea for Montgomery

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The City of Montgomery is planning to study the idea of creating a city-operated school system, moving from the current county system. It is nothing more than window dressing meant to appease the business community. It is the latest in a long line of “fixes” for the troubled Montgomery … Continued
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August 7, 2017
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Montgomery residents “too stupid” for Siegelman documentary

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Capri Theater won’t be showing the documentary, “Atticus v. the Architect: The Political Assassination of Don Siegelman,” because its members and the surrounding community are just too stupid. They’re too stupid to separate fact from fiction. They’re too stupid to understand that any documentary should be taken as … Continued
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July 19, 2017