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A year into a pandemic, truckers continue to deliver for Alabama
It’s difficult to believe that it has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit America, closing businesses, stalling commerce and keeping people home....
Carl: Crisis on the border
President Biden’s immigration policies have created a crisis on the border he can no longer afford to ignore. Despite his administration’s unwillingness to recognize...
Will life return to normal?
The University of Alabama System recently announced a return to normal activities for 2021-22, including full attendance at Crimson Tide football games this fall....
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson: Now is the time to pass ‘Aniah’s Law’
Mobile, Ala. — Last month, the Alabama House of Representatives took an important step toward keeping some of our state’s most violent criminals off...
Aderholt: Biden’s first 50 days
Fifty days ago, President Joe Biden declared in his inaugural address, “Today, on this January day, my whole soul is in this: Bringing America...
State Rep. Mike Ball: Corruption is a spiritual problem that must be defeated with spiritual weapons
During my long-running personal war with corruption, setbacks seem to outnumber victories. Even so, setbacks can serve to humble our heart, open our mind...
Carl: Fighting for election integrity
Last week, House Democrats pushed through H.R. 1 – For the People Act, which should have been named For the Politicians Act, because it...
Alabama health organizations recommend Alabamians receive COVID-19 vaccines to help end pandemic
Alabama’s leading health organizations are joining together to strongly recommend Alabamians get the COVID-19 vaccine. Getting the vaccine can help stop the spread of...
Has Washington’s stimulus measures saved our economy?
Congress is expected to soon pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, the fourth major response to the pandemic. Did these measures save...
Justice Will Sellers: Liberty of conscience didn’t come easy
We take freedom of conscience for granted, but, 500 years ago, accepting and practicing beliefs outside of the mainstream was deadly.
The 1521 Diet of...
Carl: Honoring South Alabama’s hometown heroes
Last week, I had the honor of recognizing several hometown heroes in South Alabama who have made an impact in their community over the...
How much did GDP decline?
The COVID-19 pandemic reduced gross domestic product (GDP) by about 4% in 2020. The virus also disrupted public education, with many schools still virtual....
Rationing of health care: In single-payer systems the government decides who will suffer and die
It is common for liberals and other supporters of a total government takeover of America’s health care system to praise the effectiveness, lower expenditures...
Recognizing our engineers: Engineering and manufacturing work together for economic prosperity and quality of life
MONTGOMERY – This is Engineers’ Week, a week during which we honor the profession of engineering and the contributions of engineers to public safety...
Alabama’s smart, measured approach to power has paid off for customers
In recent weeks, large portions of the South, including Alabama, were hit with unseasonably cold weather that brought cold temperatures, snow and ice to...
George Clark: Texas failed to prepare. Alabama shouldn’t.
There is no substitute for being prepared. That’s true whether you’re protecting your family in a time of crisis or ensuring your business is...
Carl: Alabama schools serve as a model for safe in-person learning
Late last year, Governor Ivey urged school districts in Alabama to reopen schools and allow students the option to return to the classroom, while...
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Dealing with scammers
Every society must protect against those who would use violence to steal from others. After controlling criminals, swindlers become a major fear and motivates...
Flowers: Alabama will miss Richard Shelby immensely
In only 21 short months, at the close of 2022, Alabama will lose the greatest senator in our state’s history. Those of us who...
Carl: The problem with Biden’s proposed $15 federal minimum wage
President Biden has said one of his top priorities is creating new jobs and “growing the economy for all Americans.” One way he seeks...
Kim Adams: Energy stance, secrecy show why Energy Alabama can’t be taken seriously
Facts are stubborn things. The fact, for example, that electric utilities nationwide have begun to rely more on natural gas as a fuel source....
In case of emergency
Governments have taken numerous extraordinary actions to contain COVID-19. Once the pandemic is over, we can and should revisit the emergency powers laws guiding...
Guest: The legislature is back. Here’s what it should prioritize
260 days. That’s how long it had been since the Alabama Legislature had been in session. That’s 260 days for the coronavirus to spread...
Carl: Democrats’ bad budget deal
Last week, House Democrats passed a budget resolution that provides them with a framework to pass a budget without input from a single Republican,...