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The Dog Days of Summer…

By Ron Gilbert As we swelter through the dog days of summer, I can’t help but recall Harper Lee’s description of Maycomb – “Somehow, it was hotter then: a black dog suffered on a summer’s day; bony mules hitched to Hoover carts flicked flies in the sweltering shade of the live oaks on the square. … Continued
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August 19, 2016
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Did The Tea Party Get Beat At Their Own Game?

Education Matters By Larry Lee My friends involved with Tea Party politics in Alabama decidedly favored either Michael Sentance of Massachusetts or Bill Evers of California as the next school superintendent. The reason? They said both were against Common Core standards. Sentance was selected. On Aug. 10 board member Matt Brown sent an email across … Continued
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August 16, 2016
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Don’t Use Education Funds to Fix Medicaid’s Temporary Crisis

By Senator Gerald Dial Working to improve public education in Alabama for the last fifty years, has been one of the great challenges of my life. I believe in our public education system and the children it serves. So, as we fast approach a special session of the Legislature called by Governor Bentley to address … Continued
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August 11, 2016
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Republicans Aren’t Practicing What They Preach

By Rep. Darrio Melton As a member of the clergy, “practice what you preach” has a very literal meaning in my life. When I deliver a sermon or lead a Bible study, I’m called not just to be a messenger, but a teacher and example of the lessons set forth on Sundays. That’s not to … Continued
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May 24, 2016
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The Artist Cher Nailed It Long Ago

  By Jack Campbell When recording artist Cher released the hit “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves” in 1971, she never envisioned that song would characterize the leadership of the GOP in Alabama some 45 years later. Even the people who are not historically tuned in to current affairs realize our state Party is headed for a … Continued
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April 28, 2016
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We Are Not All Alike

By Terry Lathan Chairman, Alabama Republican Party   Remember that time the Republicans in the Alabama Legislature accomplished these reforms? • Saved $1 billion annually by slashing government employment, consolidating agencies and deleting duplicate services while also passing strong economic incentives • Implemented historic school choice and charter schools • Enacted a rolling reserve fund … Continued
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April 25, 2016
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A Sad State of Affairs

By Katherine Green Robertson Alabama, is once again, making national news for all the wrong reasons. In this modern political era, our State has seen two governors face criminal convictions, one of whom remains in prison. Now, our Governor has been caught on tape confirming year-long rumors that he was unfaithful to his wife of … Continued
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March 25, 2016

Firings Lead to Closing Criminal Cases

By Bill Britt Alabama Poliical Reporter MONTGOMERY—Firings at the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has led to the closing of several criminal investigations, including one involving State Sen. Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City), according to several sources with knowledge of the investigation. Law enforcement officers have confirmed, that Special Agent Jack Wilson was ordered by State … Continued
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March 21, 2016