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Today is Constitution Day

On this day, in 1787, the delegates to the United States Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution. Today is a holiday that recognizes both the United States Constitution and all those who have become American citizens. Congressman Mike Rogers released a statement in advance of the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution … Continued

September 17, 2019

Celebrating our independence

On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. On this important day in our nation’s history, our Founding Fathers put their signatures on a piece of paper that not only declared independence from Great Britain, but also declared the essential values that define us as Americans. … Continued

July 2, 2018

Unlike Roy Moore, I’m not dreaming of a “white” Christmas.

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Ah, the Christmas column. Alabama residents love to light up their homes, many elaborately, often with yard ornaments synced to Christmas carols. In our drive-arounds, my wife, Veronica, and I love to pass those Nativity scenes that have Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, various farm animals, the three wise … Continued

December 21, 2017

Independence Day, 241 years ago

 By Jim Zeigler,Alabama State Auditor, and Pat Boone, Entertainer  Many of us Alabamians are enjoying a long Independence Day holiday. For State employees and others who are off work Monday, it is a four-day weekend.  My family, like many of yours, will enjoy barbecue, the lake (or beach), fireworks, and the gathering of family and … Continued

July 4, 2017

College experiment finds DNA may be the bridge across the racial divide

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Racial tension is a continual theme in the news, in the long history of our country, and especially in the South, where grappling with race and ethnicity is an ever-present challenge. The realities of race, ethnicity, and social standing always color politics. From the pol-tax and George Wallace’s schoolhouse … Continued

January 5, 2017

Sanderford Cancels Sunset Meeting

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—An email to members of the House Sunset Committee acquired by the Alabama Political Reporter states, the meeting scheduled for July 28, was canceled “due to lack of attendance.” But, that’s just the cover story. A controversy erupted last week after Republican Committee Chair Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville) rescheduled a … Continued

July 26, 2016

Respect For Republicans But Not For Democrats

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A meeting of the House Sunset Committee rescheduled so that its members could attend the Republican Convention in Cleveland this week. However, an email obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter shows that the Committee’s Republican Chairman, Howard Sanderford (R-Huntsville), is not willing to show the same courtesy to Democratic … Continued

July 21, 2016

Hillary Clinton Clinches Democratic Nomination for President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political reporter On Tuesday, June 8, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton won the New Mexico, New Jersey, and South Dakota Democratic Primaries. A jubilant Sec. Clinton announced that she is the presumptive Democratic nominee and looks forward to facing Donald Trump in the November election. Sec. Clinton said, “For the … Continued

June 8, 2016