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Alabama Supreme Court’s solution to public corruption: Legalize it

This is it for ethics in Alabama. The Mike Hubbard appeal that sits before the Alabama Supreme Court is the line in the sand. Either we’re going to have laws that forbid pay-for-play politics in this state, or we’re going to once and for all toss in the towel and just let the political elite … Continued

Josh Moon

June 5, 2019

Opinion

An act of Congress

A good many people wonder why simple, straightforward, no-nonsense, good-government legislation fails to pass even though it appears to have universal and overwhelming support and appeal for many voters and legislators. You will recall old sayings that you heard from your elders when you were young. Old bits of wisdom spouted from the lips of … Continued

Steve Flowers

May 29, 2019

Opinion

A better Alabama is up to you

A decent lottery that, if approved by voters, we could use to establish a college scholarship program, additional tech training in high schools, expanded pre-K and free two-year college tuition. Commercial casinos that, if approved by voters, would contribute around $100 million annually in tax revenue to the state, along with the creation of at … Continued

Josh Moon

May 23, 2019

Opinion

Stop telling people that Alabama is better than this. It’s not.

This is who we are. We are the state that just told rape victims they have to carry their rape babies to term. We are the state that just told pre-teen girls that they have to carry their incest babies to term. This is who we are. Stop telling me otherwise. Please. I’m sick of … Continued

Josh Moon

May 15, 2019

Poll: Ivey has high approval rating; Trump, Shelby follow behind in Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey has a strong approval rating among Alabama voters, a new poll released Wednesday shows. Her approval rating is bolstered by relatively high approval from voters across the aisle. Ivey draws the strongest approval rating in Alabama at 60 percent approval, much higher than President Donald Trump, Sen. Richard Shelby or Sen. Doug … Continued

Chip Brownlee

April 17, 2019

Opinion

New bill would gut ethics laws — just like voters wanted

Congratulations, Alabama voters, you are about to free state lawmakers from the inconvenient restraints of ethics laws. A bill sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton and co-sponsored by Senate President Del Marsh would wipe out most of the current laws, freeing up lawmakers to again profit immensely from their public service jobs. Just like you voters … Continued

Josh Moon

April 5, 2019

Opinion

The Poarch Creeks want fairness. Let’s give it to them.

It’s nice to see that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians is suddenly interested in competition. That’s been the go-to talking point of late — “(The tribe) just wants the opportunity to compete for the right to offer similar gaming,” a talk radio show host proclaimed last week. Moments after the PCI CEO was on … Continued

Josh Moon

March 26, 2019

Opinion

Vilification of the poor continues to hamper Alabama growth

Two sessions ago, in a legislative committee meeting of some sorts, there was — believe it or not — a meaningful and sincere conversation among lawmakers about a controversial topic. Drug testing welfare recipients. The sponsor of the bill that wanted to require that every person who received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) money be … Continued

Josh Moon

January 23, 2019

A dozen things to know, expect during election day today

Polls are open across the state, and voters are headed out to cast their ballots. Here are a few questions, answers and things you can expect to happen today. 1. What time do polls close? Polls close at 7 p.m. in Alabama. If you’re in line by 7 p.m., you can still vote. Stay in … Continued

Chip Brownlee

November 6, 2018

Four statewide amendments will be on the ballot Tuesday

Tuesday, Alabama voters go to the polls to select our leaders for the next four years. Also on the ballot are four proposed amendments to Alabama’s 1901 Constitution. Amendment one deals with allowing the Ten Commandments to be displayed in state buildings. “Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, providing for certain … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 2, 2018