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Jeff Sessions turned his back on our veterans and left them behind

My father was a hero. First Sergeant Charles Tuberville landed on Normandy Beach on D-Day, and he drove a tank through the streets of a newly-liberated Paris, France. Along the way, he earned a Purple Heart at the Battle of the Bulge and five Bronze Star medals for valor. Dad was still on active duty … Continued
March 13, 2020

House passes bill allowing veterans, active-duty military to get free pistol permits

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday that would allow active-duty military and veterans who received an honorable discharge to pay nothing when they apply for a concealed carry permit House Bill 208 is sponsored by State Representative David Standridge, R-Hayden. Under existing Alabama law, it is a misdemeanor to carry a handgun concealed … Continued
February 28, 2020

What then should we do?

As we enter the giving season, it seems natural that we should take stock of where we are as a state. Jobs are plentiful, state government is calm and steady, but there are still many needful things. In Alabama, veterans, children and a vast number of other individuals suffer from the punishing effects of poverty. … Continued
November 27, 2019

Ivey offers support to Operation Iron Ruck

Gov. Kay Ivey offered her support Tuesday to Operation Iron Ruck, an effort by student veterans at The University of Alabama and Auburn University to bring awareness to veteran suicide. On Wednesday, November 27, student veterans from both schools will embark on a ruck march from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa to the Iron Bowl which … Continued
November 27, 2019

Expanding Medicaid would cover more than 13,000 Alabama veterans, their family members

More than 13,000 low-income veterans in Alabama and their adult family members who do not have medical insurance would gain access to medical care if the state were to expand Medicaid.  Jim Carnes, director of the Montgomery-based nonprofit Alabama Arise, told APR on Friday that it’s a common misconception that veterans in the U.S. have access … Continued
November 12, 2019

Roby reminds students that the U.S. Service Academies nomination deadline is quickly approaching

Friday, Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) reminded high school students that the deadline to apply for nominations to the U.S. Service Academies is November 8. Roby also reminded constituents that Veterans Day is the same weekend on November 11. “It’s hard November will be here before we know it, and with it comes Veterans Day,” Rep. … Continued
October 16, 2019

Jones: Time to take marijuana off controlled substances list

Thursday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, spoke with Alabama reporters on issues currently facing the state and the nation. During the call the issue of taking marijuana off of the federal controlled substances list came up. “I think it is about time that we moved it off the controlled states list,” Jones said. “This is … Continued
September 20, 2019

Tuberville discusses the issues with APR

Former Auburn football coach turned U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville was in Clanton at the Hickory Chip Restaurant for a meet and greet with Chilton County community leaders Friday. Tuberville is running for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. Tuberville agreed to speak to the Alabama Political Reporter about his positions on … Continued
July 15, 2019
Red heart shape and medical stethoscope on blue background top view. Health care, medicare and cardiology concept.

Sewell’s rural health bill clears key House committee

The House Ways & Means Committee advanced the HEARTS and Rural Relief Act this week. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, and Devin Nunes, R-California. The purpose of H.R. 3429 is to improve the Medicare program and provide relief for rural areas, the disabled community and service members. “I am proud … Continued
July 1, 2019

Alabama is the 19th most patriotic state

A new analysis by Wallethub determined that Alabama is the 19th most patriotic state in the nation, according to the author’s metrics. To determine where Americans have the most red, white and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 13 key indicators of patriotism. The data set ranges from an average number of military … Continued
June 26, 2019