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Efforts underway to reestablish BCA as unifying voice for all businesses

With the changes at the Business Council of Alabama come a once in a generation opportunity to rebuild a, “stronger BCA and a better Alabama,” as stated by Alabama Power Company’s CEO, Mark Crosswhite, in announcing new leadership and governance for the floundering business organization. Those business leaders who joined Crosswhite in the struggle to … Continued

Bill Britt

August 20, 2018

Opinion

What is possible…

From the Capitol to the State House, from the business community to the halls of education, there is an urgent need for Alabama leaders who will work together to turn back the prevailing tide of self-dealing and mediocracy. Alabama is far too often the home of status quo where leaders don’t dare aim for the … Continued

Bill Britt

August 17, 2018

Opinion

Sez you, Nikki Haley

While “experts” like the United States’ Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley say it “is patently ridiculous for the U.N. to examine poverty in America,” Alabamians know that what’s actually ridiculous is the hundreds of thousands of Alabamians who live in poverty. Haley’s comments came in reaction to United Nations Special Rapporteur Philip G. … Continued

Kristina Scott

July 10, 2018

Opinion

ASU can finally see the light

Here’s something that hasn’t been said much the last few years: Things are going pretty well at Alabama State University. The troubled historically black university has experienced a solid run of decent news of late. Nothing earth shattering. Not setting the world on fire. Just solid, move-things-forward news that reflects positively on one of the … Continued

Josh Moon

May 4, 2018

Opinion

Congratulating our service Academy nominees

America’s Armed Forces are made up of young men and women who bravely answered the call of service and have accepted the challenge of defending our great nation. As a Member of Congress, I have the distinct privilege each year of nominating outstanding young individuals from Southwest Alabama to attend our nation’s military service academies. … Continued

Bradley Byrne

April 9, 2018

Opinion

State leaders have lost their credibility on prisons

By Rep. Craig Ford With all the attention being given to the special election for the U.S. Senate, you may not have seen what has been happening in Montgomery with the prison crisis. Last year, Gov. Bentley proposed a plan to build four new “super prisons” at a cost of about $800 million. At the … Continued

Craig Ford

November 29, 2017

Alabama Leaders Release Thanksgiving Wishes to Constituents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 26, Americans across the country celebrated Thanksgiving with Turkey, football, and family. Many of Alabama’s leaders took to social media or email to share the holiday cheer with the people of Alabama. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said on Twitter, “It is great to sit down and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 27, 2015

Bentley Believes He is Winning

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 12, following an incredibly unproductive legislative Special Session, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) spoke to the influential Rotary Club in Birmingham at the Harbert Center on 4th Avenue North. Gov. Bentley told them that he is making progress in convincing legislators to pass his tax increase proposals. Bentley … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 13, 2015