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Aderholt reflects on the past decade in Congress

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, has served the people of Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District through four presidencies. Aderholt recently released a list of his top 10 moments of the past decade in an email to constituents. “Serving as your Congressman from the 4th District of Alabama is the honor of my life,” Aderholt said. “Here are … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 1, 2020

Opinion

There’s a better gambling deal to be made

You have to give the Poarch Band of Creek Indians some credit — they know how to play the politicians of this state. You don’t get to be a default gambling monopoly for a decade without knowing how to spot a mark — in this case the majority of the Alabama Legislature — and playing … Continued

Josh Moon

November 22, 2019

Opinion

Americans want results, not impeachment

The first year of Democratic control of the House of Representatives is almost up, and we have nothing to show for it. For the first several months, perhaps some of this lack of results was understandable. After a decade in the minority, Democrats were anxious to vote on issues they prioritized. In other words, they … Continued

Bradley Byrne

September 24, 2019

Rising sea levels cost Alabama coastline millions in lost property value

Alabama’s coastline lost $158 million in residential property value in just more than a decade due to tidal flooding caused by rising sea levels and climate change, according to a study by Columbia University and the New York-based nonprofit First Street Foundation. Among all 15 East Coast states, that loss amounted to $15.8 billion, according … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

August 2, 2019

Opinion

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is probably your only hope

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a mistake. While talking about poverty in Alabama, Ocasio-Cortez said “ringworm” instead of “hookworm,” and whooo boy, hahaha, isn’t she dumb and stupid and a naive little girl? She should keep her mouth shut and never talk again. Except … I’m betting the people of Lowndes County sure would appreciate her … Continued

Josh Moon

January 24, 2019

Opinion

Online sales tax collection: What does this really mean for Alabama’s municipalities?

The steady increase in online sales over the past decade has triggered an alarming shift in consumer purchasing habits from shopping at local brick and mortar establishments (which support community-owned businesses) to buying via remote sellers. The significant decrease in local sales and use tax collections make it more difficult for Alabama’s municipalities to provide basic … Continued

Frank Brocato

January 23, 2019

Ex-student alleges private school was aware of relationships between teacher, students

A former student of a West Alabama private school has filed a lawsuit against the school, its board and its headmaster, alleging they were aware of inappropriate and illegal sexual relationships between a female teacher and several students more than a year before charges were filed against the teacher but failed to inform the parents or … Continued

Chip Brownlee

August 7, 2018

Suit Claims Alabama Pays Higher Insurance Rates Due to “Anticompetitive Conduct” by BCBS

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A Federal class-action/anti-trust suit against Blue Cross BlueShield of Alabama and 37 others is being heard in Birmingham. The suit alleges that “The Individual Blue Plans’ anticompetitive conduct has also resulted in higher premiums for their enrollees for over a decade,” and this has led to, “inflated premiums (that) … Continued

Bill Britt

November 2, 2016