environment

Report: States can improve health outcomes by investing in public services

A report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says states and localities can improve residents’ health by investing more in education, the environment, infrastructure and other public services. The report found that investing in these vital services can eliminate barriers to good health, especially for low-income residents and communities of color. Among the suggestions … Continued

Chip Brownlee

February 22, 2019

Opinion

Gas tax increase should be “Even Steven” — raise one tax, lower another

Can Alabamians support raising our gas tax for better roads while remaining true to our belief in limited government and protecting a beneficial, low-tax environment for our businesses, our families, and our future? Yes … if taxes are lowered elsewhere so that the overall amount of money taken from the people doesn’t increase. The concept … Continued

J. Pepper Bryars

February 22, 2019

Opinion

Progressives push to limit your steaks and burgers in “War on Beef”

I am naming the newest attempt to control your life the “War on Beef.” To me, this newest meddling in other people’s lives is proof positive that the international environmental agenda is more about controlling people than about avoiding environmental damage. It is almost unbelievable. Progressives have decided that cows damage the environment. Ten years … Continued

Jim Zeigler

December 13, 2018

Opinion

Sellouts are running Alabama’s environmental agencies. Why don’t you care?

There is contaminated tap water in north Alabama. There are no oysters in the Gulf. There is poison soil in Birmingham. There are polluted lakes and rivers throughout the state. There have been coal ash spills and a stalled poop train and imported toxic waste too dangerous for other states to allow. There’s a poison … Continued

Josh Moon

November 14, 2018

Opinion

Report from the world’s largest naval exercise

Imagine the scenario: a massive earthquake strikes an impoverished island country. It is followed up by multiple aftershocks and a tsunami. Countless lives are lost and thousands more are injured. The United States and partner nations are called in to respond and help get the nation back on its feet. In this instance, this was … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 30, 2018

Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition holds workshop on propane alternatives

The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition held a workshop at Lawson State Community College’s Bessemer Campus to give early adopters of propane-powered vehicles an opportunity to share their experiences. The attendees provided facts and figures on how converting from gasoline and diesel to cleaner propane saves money and is ultimately better for the environment. There are … Continued

July 19, 2018

Democratic candidate James Fields appeals to environmental voters

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate James Fields released a statement emphasizing his commitment to protecting Alabama’s natural resources. “My plan is to take better care of Alabama’s waterways, make better use and create more opportunities of Recycling. Insure that we have quality Drinking Water, address major Sewage issues, insure better Air Quality giving Alabama citizens, animals and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 11, 2018

Prison healthcare provider steps forward to meet Alabama’s challenge

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Earlier this summer, US Federal District Judge Myron H. Thompson declared the mental health care system in Alabama prisons to be “horrendously inadequate.” It is likely Judge Thompson will soon rule that Alabama must improve all health care services for inmates at State Correctional facilities. His ruling already has … Continued

Bill Britt

August 9, 2017

Opinion

“Buy America” policies are good for Alabama

By U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) President Trump recently devoted a week to celebrating the importance of “Made in America” products with special events at the White House. I was pleased to see the President shining a spotlight on the many first-class items produced here in the United States. I often meet with manufacturing leaders … Continued

Bradley Byrne

July 24, 2017

Palmer alleges the EPA has operated outside its authority

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 23, 2016, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) commented on 2016 and things to look forward to next year. According to Palmer, one of these things may be a more reasonable, more pragmatic, more industry friendly EPA. Palmer has been a consistent critic of the Obama Administration’s Environmental … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 28, 2016