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Enough with the altruistic falsities, let markets decide

The last three years of legislative sessions have taught us that there is almost always more to the story when it comes to legislation, especially when the Southern Poverty Law Center is involved. Year after year, the SPLC and their allies they have come to the Alabama Legislature with bills that they claim to be … Continued
March 21, 2019

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell introduces legislation to address growing doctor shortage

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, and John Katko, R-New York, have introduced legislation that they believe would take critical steps towards reducing nationwide physician shortages by boosting the number of Medicare-supported residency positions. The Resident Physician Shortage Act (H.R. 1763) would support an additional 3,000 positions each year for the next five years, for a … Continued
March 15, 2019

Alabama Media Professionals support legislation making it a federal crime to attack a journalist

Thursday, the Alabama Media Professionals (AMP) passed a resolution supporting federal legislation that would make is a federal crime to assault or murder a member of the press. The AMP was holding their regular monthly meeting at the Homewood Public Library. The National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) has already passed a resolution supporting the … Continued
March 15, 2019

Sewell and Upton introduce bipartisan legislation to delay auto tariffs

U.S. Representatives Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma and Fred Upton, R-Michigan introduced legislation today to require the International Trade Commission (ITC) to conduct a comprehensive study on the economic importance of automotive manufacturing in America before tariffs on automobiles and auto parts could be applied. “The President’s tariff trade policy threatens U.S. auto workers, including nearly … Continued
March 14, 2019

Congress should consider real solutions to health care reform, not buzzwords

Last week, members of the House unveiled their Medicare for all bill, legislation that would largely overhaul the nation’s health care system. You don’t have to look far to see that access to health care is a priority for many nationally and especially here in Alabama. Our country has made strides to improve the health … Continued
March 13, 2019

Governor signs infrastructure legislation

Tuesday, March 12 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed landmark legislation that will give the state an additional $310 million per year to improve infrastructure across the state. The Governor made the legislation the focus of her state of the state address less than a week ago. “Today, March 12 is a historic day for … Continued
March 12, 2019

Senate approves ALDOT oversight bill

The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that would provide additional oversight for the Alabama Department of Transportation as part of a set of bills accompanying the governor’s gas tax increase legislation. The bill — approved by a 30 to 0 vote on Friday — would require ALDOT to use objective criteria to prioritize road … Continued
March 11, 2019

Giving our students the best education possible

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This question is probably the single most-asked question of any child throughout the world. Here in the United States, many children are able to achieve their dreams through hard work, dedication, and a quality education. But, for some here in our own country, hard work … Continued
March 11, 2019

Five major chambers of commerce join in support of Ivey’s infrastructure plan

Five major chambers of commerce and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama are joining with the Business Council of Alabama to support the Gov. Kay Ivey’s Rebuild Alabama Bill. The Birmingham Business Alliance, Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce … Continued
March 8, 2019

Why we should avoid an immediate special session for the gas tax?

Many Alabamians, including the conservative-leaning Alabama Policy Institute, agree our state needs to increase funding for roads and bridges. And Gov. Kay Ivey hasn’t yet ruled out calling the state Legislature into a special session to raise the gas tax when lawmakers convene Tuesday in Montgomery. But, is fast-tracking a $300 million tax increase a … Continued
March 5, 2019