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Multi-state business coalitions pen letter to congressional leadership on COVID-19 recovery

The nation’s largest private sector business leadership organizations from 15 states released a public letter to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives calling for the COVID-19 fourth federal stimulus package to include substantial aid for state and local governments, as well as liability protection for employers. The full letter: Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, … Continued
June 17, 2020
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Take action, lead

My wife and I lived in New York City on 9/11 and heard the first plane roar overhead before crashing into tower one of the World Trade Center. That act of terror was swift, startling and violent. COVID-19 is a slow-burning fire consuming resources, businesses and most terribly, lives. Any reasonable person knows that now … Continued
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March 30, 2020
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In a party without a plan, Ainsworth stands alone

I am a practical person.  I place a lot of value on a practical, sensible approach to problem solving. Which is why I tend to vote for people who also think like me — who have a plan, who can identify problems and offer reasonable, fact-based solutions.  Those people make the world go around.  During … Continued
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March 26, 2020
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Great examples of poor leadership

Let’s talk about some great examples of poor leadership, unacceptable management, and illogical decision-making, coming from our Montgomery County School Board, Alabama State Department of Education, and the Montgomery City Council. Just a few days ago, the local School Board approved an unrealistic initiative, to increase the millage rates, concerning property taxes, to raise annual … Continued
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February 10, 2020
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Trump’s leadership – one is a majority

As a young 20 year old budding entrepreneur, I vigorously studied leadership.  I was attracted to the vogue readings of the day on leadership, managing and goal setting.  I learned that if you put 100 people in the room, 15 would emerge as leaders and only 3 will set goals and measure their success. My … Continued
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January 7, 2020
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The new Alabama Democratic Party could be a louder voice for state’s black voters

I am not African American.  This will not be a particularly surprising revelation for the people who know me or those who have watched me on TV or simply seen a picture of me at some point. It’s fairly obvious.  And so, since I’m not a black person living in this state, I have no … Continued
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November 18, 2019

A new leader for the Alabama Democratic Party?

There’s a new player in the mix to lead the Alabama Democratic Party.  Multiple sources confirmed to APR on Wednesday that state Rep. Chris England is planning to run for party chairman when leadership elections are held at the State Democratic Executive Committee meeting on Nov. 2. Attempts to reach England on Wednesday were unsuccessful.  … Continued
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October 24, 2019

Montgomery runoff elections are today

Voters in Montgomery go to the polls today to elect a new major in today’s runoff mayoral election between Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed and businessman David Woods. There are also city council runoffs in three seats. The polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. “There already is great interest … Continued
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October 8, 2019