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House passes bill to allow tax credits for crisis pregnancy center donors

Opponents have criticized the centers as deceptive faith-based organizations that, when abortion was legal, pushed women away from the practice.
May 18, 2023

An absolutely awful Legislature

So Alabama is really going to do it. We’re going to agree to spend no telling how much of our scarce financial resources to argue a clearly unconstitutional proposal to all but outright ban abortion in the state is somehow legal. It is not, and shame on the Legislature to make the move. For the … Continued
May 2, 2019

Sen. Jones introduces bipartisan Access Broadband Act

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, has introduced legislation that he hopes will bring growth to underserved communities in the country through broadband resources. Jones introduced the Access Broadband Act on April 5, a bipartisan bill that aims to simplify broadband services and application for access for smaller communities and companies. “In today’s economy, high-speed internet is … Continued
April 9, 2019

Stupid is as stupid does

I hate new years. Not because it’s another year. That’s going to happen, regardless of what we might want. The calendar days end, and the new calendar days begin. We can’t stop it. I hate new years because of the silly expectations. We expect the new year to encourage us to exercise more, or to … Continued
January 3, 2019

A final vote on Britt at BCA set for December

A vote by the entire board of the Business Council of Alabama on Dec. 7 is expected to confirm Katie Britt as President and CEO of the influential business organization. BCA’s executive committee in October voted unanimously to recommend Britt as the next chief of the organization, and those close to the process believe her … Continued
November 29, 2018

Fighting for those who fight for us

When we go to bed at night, whether we think about it or not, we are safe knowing that our servicemen and women stand at the ready throughout the world; ready to defend our nation, our values, and us here at home. But, without the appropriate funding, our military does not have the necessary equipment … Continued
October 2, 2018

Great teachers make great students

By Sen. Cam Ward Alabama State Senate Over the past few years, I have made it a point to visit elementary and high school classrooms across Senate District 14. The passion of the teachers I meet never fails to inspire me. For many teachers, education is both a career and a calling to shape the … Continued
September 14, 2017