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Flowers: Kay Ivey still favorite to win reelection
Usually in a gubernatorial year, the governor’s race grabs the spotlight. However, with our open Senate seat with the avalanche of Washington dollars flooding...
State Sen. Greg Albritton: Decade of Republican leadership ignites Alabama’s firm financial footing
Alabama has changed dramatically over the last decade, and the greatest indication of that transformation is the state’s financial footing. When Republicans took majority...
NFIB’s Elebash: Small Business Relief and Revitalization Act a big victory for Alabama
Small business is the foundation of Alabama’s economy. They account for 99.4% of all businesses in the state, and they employ 47% of the...
Guest: I earn a six figure income, so why did the government just give me $750 in food stamps?
Two of my children recently received something in the mail called a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer debit card, known as a P-EBT, each loaded with $375.
The...
Beth Chapman: Permitless carry one step closer to passing
Last week, the House of Representatives voted 65-37 on House Bill 272, which will allow Alabama citizens to carry concealed handguns without a permit.
Rep....
Carl: Unleashing American energy is critical for national security
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – which is an act of pure evil – has further demonstrated how important it is for the United States...
State Sen. Clay Scofield: One president’s shortcomings are another’s advantages
Over the last year, the American people have watched as our country transformed from thriving to pathetic under a Democratic administration. President Joe Biden...
Dr. Daniel Sutter: What is the future of higher education?
The Johnson Center and the American Institute for Economic Research recently held a conference on “The Future of Higher Education.” Today I will share...
Guest: Need for broadband expansion remains as state leaders address issue
Slow load times on web pages caused by the lack of broadband internet access unfortunately remains a fact of life for many Alabamians, especially...
Guest opinion: Tax increase liberals vote Katie Britt; Pro-family conservatives vote Mo Brooks
I am deeply concerned about the direction America is heading. Democrats and the Biden administration are destroying our country. Everything they do is wrong....
Gov. Kay Ivey: New Biden policies may slash federal investment Alabama infrastructure at expense of local jobs, taxpayers and businesses
Alabama taxpayers, small businesses and construction workers share my concerns about anti competitive and costly policies attached to federal and federally assisted construction projects...
Carl: Israel is America’s most important regional ally
Since the creation of the Jewish state of Israel in 1948, the United States and Israel have enjoyed a strong, close partnership. In fact,...
Beth Chapman: A state legume and Black History Month
So, one-third of the 2022 regular session of the legislature is now complete. What remains to be discussed are controversial things such as gambling,...
Guest opinion: Katie Britt has ‘proven record to deliver for Alabama’
Friends from around Alabama, my name is Brent McCarver, and I live in Jasper. I am a 48-year-old Christian, father and husband who is...
Flowers: Significance of Trump endorsements in Alabama races
Former President Donald Trump was a very-popular president with Alabama Republican voters. Trump was a proven conservative president. He walked the walk. He did...
BCA’s Freda Bacon: Another bite at the Amazon apple
After two full years of economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, employers throughout the country continue to face headwinds. In some cases, those...
Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed: Conservative fiscal policies lay foundation for a stronger Alabama
When I first ran for office, Alabama was reeling from the Great Recession. Unemployment was high. Our state budgets were maxed out. The Rainy-Day...
Paul DeMarco: Alabama lawmakers should block efforts to allow more violent felons on the streets
After the 2018 murder of three victims in Marshall County by a parolee, the Alabama Legislature and governor enacted a law overhauling how the...
Carl: America’s mineral resources are critical to national security
The demand for critical minerals across the globe is projected to increase rapidly in the coming years. Largely driven by the push to move...
Guests: We need a fluid supply chain before new passenger service begins
These days, it’s almost impossible to open a newspaper or check a news feed online without encountering discussion of the challenges facing the nation’s...
Beth Chapman: Broadband expansion is on the way
Last week, the Alabama Senate passed three bills sponsored by Sen. Clay Scofield, the Senate majority leader. The legislation allows the expansion of broadband...
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Did slavery make America rich?
The New York Times’ 1619 Project examines the impact of slavery on America. One essay contends that our economic system was built on slavery....
Flowers: The 2022 World Games will showcase Alabama
Allow me to deviate from politics to discuss an important event for our state. The World Games 2022 will place Birmingham and the entire...
Guest: Wasteful Biden executive order undermines opportunity for all of construction industry to rebuild America
On Feb. 4, President Biden issued an executive order mandating project labor agreements “to improve timeliness, lower costs and increase quality on federal construction...