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Guest opinion: Birmingham-Southern a $30M investment for a $2B return
Last spring, the Alabama Legislature passed the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Act with a unanimous vote in the Senate and...
Steve Flowers: Few surprises in March 5 primary results
There were very few surprises in our March 5 primary results. Since we are essentially a one-party Republican state when it comes to presidential,...
Marlowe: Prioritizing teacher compensation, supporting local schools is key
As Alabamians, we pride ourselves on being supportive of our neighbors, communities, and most importantly, our children. Doing the best we can for Alabama's...
Reed: Alabama Senate delivers on its priorities at the midpoint of the 2024 legislative session
The Alabama Legislature has been in session for fifteen legislative days, marking the midpoint of the 2024 legislative session. Alabamians work hard each day...
Rep. Carl: Taking care of Alabama’s First Congressional District
Last week, I helped pass a bill that has a lot of wins for Alabama’s First Congressional District. I am excited this bill brings...
Todd Strange: The future of Hyundai is Alabama – not Detroit
I had the privilege of being the Director of the Alabama Development Office during the Hyundai recruitment, Chairman of the Montgomery County Commission when...
AL House Majority Leader: U.S. Senator Katie Britt exemplifies hope for a better future
Over the past three and a half years, we have watched as President Biden took every possible step to weaken our nation.
We have seen...
Ledbetter: IVF is as pro-life as it gets, and the Legislature is committed to protecting it
When the Legislature adjourned for the weekend on February 15th, plenty of challenging issues were already waiting for us to return the following week....
Rep. Carl: Keeping up with Congressman Carl
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege to meet with small business owners, farmers, educators, and families across South Alabama. Time and...
Rooted in history: Little Bluestem for Alabama’s state grass
HB229, sponsored by State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northport), is being promoted by the College Republican Federation of Alabama to highlight the native biodiversity that...
Justice Sellers: Emerging leadership of John Hancock
On March 5, 1774 - 250 years ago Tuesday - John Hancock cemented his legacy as a leader of colonial resistance to British rule...
Daniel Sutter: Economics of ‘shrinkflation’
President Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren recently criticized “shrinkflation”. The details are secondary to the larger question of who decides how to respond...
Clay Scofield: Even a small dose of labor union snake oil could prove poisonous to Alabama’s economy
Alabama stands at an economic crossroads, and the path we take will determine if the record low unemployment and historic industrial recruitment successes of...
Stadthagen: Setting the record straight on IVF after misleading attacks from out-of-state dark money group
Over the weekend, several members of the Alabama House Republican Caucus were targeted by ads claiming that their votes to reinstate IVF treatments to...
Steve Flowers: ‘Tis the (primary) season
This coming Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Alabama. Your vote next week is probably as important this Tuesday as it will be in...
Caroleene Dobson: The Mexican Border crisis demands a short game solution – and a long one
Cable news networks and newspaper headlines continue to deal the crisis along our 2,000 mile border with Mexico, but despite the impeachment of Alejandro...
Sheriff Hoss Mack: Why I’m voting for Jerry Carl on March 5th
I’m voting for Congressman Jerry Carl on March 5th because he’s a man of his word, and he’s a conservative who gets things done....
API’s Stephanie Smith: Doing the right thing – Alabama economic prosperity without gambling
Twenty-five years ago, Alabama voters were in the midst of an intense debate over the perceived positive and negative impacts of expanding gambling in...
Rep. Carl: Republicans need to unify against Biden
After seeing the results in South Carolina, it is evident we need to unite behind Donald Trump in combating Joe Biden’s efforts to drive...
Gordon Stone: With education funding, Higher Ed Partnership asks ‘What Comes Next?’
When leaders begin to consider where to invest public dollars, the question asked by lawmakers, opinion leaders and the general public could simply be...
Dr. Kyle Searcy: Economic stability vs. union promises is a critical choice for Hyundai workers
Over 20 years ago, Montgomery, Alabama's economy relied mainly on state government roles, due to its capital status, and jobs from the Maxwell/Gunter Air...
Rep. Carl: Presidents’ Day and President Trump
Presidents’ Day is a time in America when we remember and honor the leaders who helped shape our country. It's a day to think...
Steve Flowers: Leaders of the Alabama Senate
Last week, we discussed the Alabama House of Representatives and highlighted the leaders in the House.
This week, we will talk about the prominent members...
Alabama Policy Institute: Top 10 things the Legislature should accomplish in 2024
The Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature is upon us. Though the only statutory requirement of our state legislature is to pass balanced budgets,...