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Alabama’s smart, measured approach to power has paid off for customers

Seth Hammett -
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.

George Clark -
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

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl -
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

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
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

Steve Flowers -
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

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl -
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

Kim Adams -
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

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
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

Caleb Crosby -
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

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl -
Last week, House Democrats passed a budget resolution that provides them with a framework to pass a budget without input from a single Republican,...

GameStop madness

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
A $10,000 investment in GameStop last August would have been worth a million dollars last week. How does the stock of a struggling retailer...

Flowers: Legislative session begins

Steve Flowers -
As the 2021 regular legislative session begins, you will see new leadership in the State Senate. Republicans dominate both chambers, overwhelmingly. They have a...

Justice Will Sellers: The necessity of American leadership in a post-COVID world

Will Sellers -
Thirty years ago, the world seemed like a more stable place. The United States was at the height of international prowess and had deftly negotiated...

Jerry Carl: President Biden’s war on oil and gas

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl -
President Biden enacted a flurry of new executive orders last week, further cementing his decision to bypass working with Congress on any meaningful legislation....

Flowers: Outstanding class of freshman state senators

Steve Flowers -
The 2021 regular legislative session begins next week. Over the years, I have observed some outstanding classes of freshman legislators. Some stand out more...

Is America now a class-based society?

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
Americans have always been able to achieve based their talents and efforts. Yet several conservatives now argue that liberal policies have entrenched an elite...

Why Alabama’s ‘Rocket City’ is the right choice for U.S. Space Command HQ

Greg Canfield -
The U.S. Air Force’s decision on where to locate the headquarters of the U.S. Space Command has generated controversy, but it shouldn’t have. The...

America’s truckers are an important line of defense against human trafficking

Mark Colson -
On any given day, there are tens of thousands of people being trafficked into and within the U.S. A large percentage of the victims...

Jerry Carl: Biden’s misplaced priorities

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl -
During his first week in office, President Biden has begun reviving failed Obama-era policies, rather than working in a bipartisan manner to move America...

College football overcomes the pandemic

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
Last year was unlike any other. January 2021, however, offered a familiar sight: Alabama won its sixth national title under coach Nick Saban. The...

Sensible rail regulation works for Alabama

Ian Jefferies -
The freight rail industry plays a key role in the Alabama economy, providing an existing and reliable transportation mode for many of the state’s...

‘The Hammer’: A tribute to Hank Aaron, a role model for us all

S. McEachin Otts -
The following came from my book, Better Than Them, the Unmaking of an Alabama Racist, published by New South Books. I edited the article copy...

Jerry Carl: Commitment to fighting for life

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl -
On Friday of this week, our nation will recognize National Sanctity of Life Day. This tradition started when President Reagan issued a proclamation in...

An open letter to President Trump from a former supporter

Kenneth B. Moore -
Dear President Trump, I voted for and supported you, as did 74 million Americans throughout the land, and now we are all absolutely and completely...
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