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Gerrick Wilkins: Alabama’s automotive industry at risk with the unwelcome arrival of UAW
With over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, I have had the privilege of watching Alabama ascend to the forefront of manufacturing...
Rep. Jerry Carl: Biden’s ‘America Last’ agenda
The Biden Administration is totally out of control, and American people are hurting the worst.
Biden’s regulations have noticeably burdened the American people in...
Riley McArdle: Anti-Israel protest at the University of Alabama shows Joe Biden is even more unpopular than we thought
On Wednesday, during their week of final exams, students at the University of Alabama found time to gather in the university’s Student Center Plaza...
Susan DuBose, UPenn swimmer: You know what a woman is – let’s make sure Alabama law does too
Alabama parents do not share the Biden administration’s goal of creating a society where biological sex is replaced with ‘gender identity’ in our schools...
State Sen. Allen: First responders need support as new generation of automobiles emerge
As EVs and charging stations become more common in Alabama and across the nation, there is a need for first responders to be better equipped and...
Justice Will Sellers: Discrimination’s diversity
One hundred years ago, Congress passed and President Calvin Coolidge signed a new immigration bill. While relatively uncontroversial in the United States - it...
Tourism Director: Agreement on Beach Express Bridge is victory for all Alabamians
When Gov. Kay Ivey announced recently that Alabama had agreed to buy the Foley Beach Express Bridge and eliminate its tolls, you could almost...
Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town: The reauthorization of FISA 702 was vital to national security
The Reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was absolutely vital to our national security. Why then is every bout...
Stephanie Smith: API applauds Senators who voted ‘no’ for gambling
Last night, a majority of the Senate Republican Caucus voted against a statewide legalization and expansion of Vegas-style casinos. API sincerely appreciates each of...
Laura Clark: Voting down the lottery and gambling is a high stakes game for Alabama’s future
The Alabama Senate appears set to vote down the lottery and gaming bill by a single vote. One vote against bringing billions of dollars...
Christians United for Israel: Alabama’s unwavering support for Israel echoes through Congress
After months of gridlock, last week both chambers of Congress passed, and the President signed, a vital national security supplemental package that addresses several...
Boswell: Let’s reach our goal of high-speed internet for all Alabamians
I’ve worked with Governor Kay Ivey for quite a while, and when she says she wants something done, she means it.
When Governor Ivey asked...
Rep. Carl: Standing against antisemitism
The surge of antisemitism across our nation is unacceptable. Pro-Hamas protestors have displayed signs advocating for the extermination of Jews with slogans like "The...
Will Ainsworth: I encourage all of my friends and neighbors in Marshall County to support Jeana Ross
As a former state representative who held the House District 27 seat, I encourage all of my friends and neighbors in Marshall County to...
Waggoner, Smitherman: Alabama needs a biotech training center to support a vital, growing industry
Alabama is a great place to do business, but we can be even better by helping employers address what they continually describe as their...
Steve Flowers: Nathaniel Ledbetter a very powerful Speaker of the House
As the 2024 Regular Legislative Session began about three months ago, I had a column entitled “2024 Legislative Session Begins Next Week.”
In that column...
Speaker Ledbetter: A history lesson on the UAW
I grew up in a textile town that was once called "The Sock Capitol of the World." So, if you had told me 20...
Steve Marshall: How would you help? A call to action during National Crime Victims Week
Each April, the nation takes a week to come together to remember those who have fallen victim to crime. It is a week where we...
Dr. Tom Price: Alabama could take important step in reducing harm from tobacco
More than 28 million adult Americans continue to be cigarette smokers, including more than 618,000 Alabamians. This habit not only hurts their personal health,...
State Rep. Mooney: Labor unions replace hope with hopelessness, jobs with joblessness
In the next few weeks, employees at the Mercedes Benz automotive manufacturing plant in Vance, Alabama will vote upon whether to join forces with...
Rep. Jerry Carl: Combatting foreign enemies and strengthening our border
Putting America first has been and will remain my top priority. Recently, the House voted on crucial pieces of legislation that secure our Southern Border,...
Wilkins: Alabama’s educational drive toward excellence shows gears for growth
Witnessing my daughter excel in her sophomore year at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, especially as she prepares to enter her Junior year...
Laura Clark: The new generation of Democrats replaces faith with extreme politics
Welcome to the new generation of Democrats. You’ve seen them. In fact, you can’t miss them. They are the ones waving Palestinian flags. They...
Steve Flowers: State leaders all aboard on ‘Working for Alabama’ plan
Anyone who follows the Legislative Session each year in Montgomery, knows that it is never short of controversy.
The House has its priorities, the Senate...