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Opinion: Following ‘Game Plan’ will lead to economic wins
Last month, Gov. Kay Ivey finalized “The Game Plan,” signing into law several bills aimed at
supporting job-creation projects, investing in more industry-ready sites, and...
Rep. Carl: Biden’s assault on hunting and fishing
Most if not all of us grew up hunting and fishing with our parents, grandparents, and friends. Some of my best memories with my...
Rane: Site development key to win economic ‘game’
Economic development, job creation and business recruitment are a top priority for elected officials, community leaders, and business leaders like myself who want to...
Elevating Young Voices: Be consistent with beliefs
In previous columns, I and the people I’ve interviewed have attempted to stress the importance of creating healthy and productive ways to have conversations...
Flowers: Jabo Waggoner – Political icon
As I stroll down the halls of the Alabama Senate during this current regular session of the
Alabama Legislature, I will stop and visit in...
Rep. Brown: A strong port makes a strong Alabama
As our state works to grow our economy and attract high-quality jobs, it is important to recognize and understand the tools we have at...
Ainsworth: SEEDS needed to grow investment in Alabama
With companies across the globe looking to make big-dollar investments into communities and accompany those investments with high-paying, high-quality jobs, Alabama has an opportunity...
Rep. Carl: Military Appreciation Month
In 1775, the Continental Congress created the United States Army to fight the British and gain independence for what would become the United States...
Justice Will Sellers: Precursor to revolution
Two hundred and fifty years ago, the British Parliament stumbled into what can only be described as a textbook case of how to alienate...
Dr. Dan Sutter: Taxation without taxation
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is imposing fees on mortgage applicants with high credit scores to assist applicants with low credit scores and...
Steve Flowers: Outstanding political leaders under age 45
It may appear to you and most casual observers of Alabama politics that our Alabama elected officials are old. That observation is accurate when...
Andy Newton: Rural broadband seeing progress; still work ahead
With the Alabama Legislature’s 2023 regular session well underway, the expansion of high-speed, rural, internet access remains top of the list of priorities for...
Dr. Dan Sutter: What’s good and bad with DEI?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in business and higher education have become controversial. Texas A&M and Texas Tech recently ended DEI statements for...
Rep. Carl: Saving taxpayer money
There’s no doubt Washington has a spending problem.
President Biden and my colleagues across the aisle are constantly looking for new ways to raise taxes...
Elevating Young Voices: ‘Twitter is not real life’
If you watch the news, you’ll undoubtedly watch in horror at what the rest of us see.
Inflation, crime, drugs, war, chaos, and division
If you...
Steve Flowers: National debt is unsustainable
As the first regular session of the quadrennium evolves, there are myriad complex issues
arising. I am reminded of three simple truisms regarding the Alabama...
Researchers: Transparency a key step for incentives
The use of economic development incentives by state and local governments is a common practice intended to attract private investment, create jobs, and stimulate...
Opinion: Designate space systems as critical infrastructure
Space systems are fundamental to U.S. national and economic security — but we have not been organizing or resourcing ourselves in a way that...
Rep. Jerry Carl: House Republicans’ first 100 days
Tuesday marks 100 days of the new House Republican Majority. I’ve written before about
how we have hit the ground running, fulfilling our Commitment to...
Steve Flowers: Dems give Trump a lifeline
As mentioned last week, the Presidential race has begun. The first bomb or salvo dropped with the political indictment of Donald Trump by a...
Sen. Katie Britt: 100 days later, working to get things done
Today marks my 100th day in office as U.S. Senator for the great state of Alabama. To say that this responsibility is an honor...
Jeremy Wootten: Game Plan a win for rural business
Over the last eight years, Alabama’s business climate has seen significant improvement due to the creation and implementation of the Alabama Jobs Act and...
Ainsworth: Financial education needed for students
Despite rising salaries, a robust economy, and a highly competitive job market that is forcing some employers to entice new workers with signing bonuses,...
Rep. Jerry Carl: Serving you
While I spend much of my time meeting with constituents, working on legislation, and voting for you in Washington, my office and I are...