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Death, taxes and prosperity
The only two sure things in life, according to the saying, are death and taxes. Should businesses profit when one of their employees dies?...
Rogers’ report from Washington: The state of the Union is strong
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On February 4, I was honored to be on the House Floor as President Donald J. Trump delivered one of the...
Bradley Byrne: Abolishing the U.S. Department of Education
The federal government is just too big and too intrusive in the daily lives of the American people. Our Founders never intended for it...
Flowers: Legislative session begins – Priority will be resolving prison problems
The 2020 legislative session, which began last week, will be the second session of Governor Kay Ivey’s administration. For the second straight year, she...
State Sen. Dan Roberts: It’s time to end sexual exploitation
The pervasive use of online pornography is having a negative impact on our society, reaching almost every aspect of daily life and creating an...
American institutions losing competence, losing trust
From our American press corps to major political parties, and in some cases even state and national government, American institutions appear less and less...
Byrne: President Trump has the best week of his administration
Last week was President Trump’s best since moving into the White House. After giving a well-received State of the Union Address, the president was...
Guest: Alabama Supreme Court has chance to accept ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ pro-life case
Have you heard that there’s a new argument which has found a previously untested Achilles heel in Roe v. Wade — and it’s being...
State Rep. Garrett: Pornography is a public health crisis
In a recent op-ed, al.com columnist Kyle Whitmire made light of the passage by the Alabama Senate of a resolution proposed by State Senator...
So you want to start a business
Economic freedom allows people to buy, sell, invest and use their property to pursue life goals. Many Americans aspire to exercise this freedom to...
Roby: Preventative actions to take during flu season
The Coronavirus outbreak which originated in China has taken over news headlines across the world during the past few weeks. I recently attended a...
ALGOP’s Lathan: State of the Union confirmed why Trump needs second term
Two terrorist leaders killed. Two Supreme Court Justices confirmed. Two trade deals signed into law.
Throw in a record-breaking economy and what do you get?...
Money for nothing: More prisons and more punishment haven’t made us safer
This year, state prison officials are seeking a $42 million budget increase, which would push general fund prison spending to over half a billion...
Legislative session begins this week; Legislator abolishes his own county
The 2020 legislative session begins this week. It will be an interesting three and a half months. There are a myriad of important issues...
Byrne: Fighting to keep the state of the Union strong
This week is one for the history books as President Trump gives his State of the Union address only hours before he is acquitted...
Pandemics and quarantines
A coronavirus outbreak in China has sparked fears of a global pandemic, as communicable diseases do not respect national borders. Governments use quarantines and...
Flowers: Great three-man race to replace Byrne; Senate race in full gear
The first district Congressional race is probably the best race in the state in this year’s March 3 primary. The winner of the March...
Roby: Today’s youth are tomorrow’s future
Education is one of the most critical components of our society today. It is how we formulate opinions and perspectives, gain exposure to different...
Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy yields positive recommendations
It should come as no surprise that our state is in need of serious criminal justice reform. In July, Governor Kay Ivey established a...
State Sen. Orr: Surging demand for wireless data requires small cell legislation
Alabama residents are using their mobile devices more than ever before to connect to everyone and everything around them. Between 2014 and 2017, wireless...
Byrne: Walking the walk in the fight for life
Last week, tens of thousands of Americans took part in our nation’s most important rally for the unborn, the March for Life. I am...
Jeff Sessions: Why I’m running for the U.S. Senate
We live in very dangerous and serious times. There is a multi-front battle raging for the soul and the future of our country. We...
Could an asteroid destroy our economy?
An asteroid could wipe out all life on Earth, so yes. But what if we mined and brought an asteroid’s valuable metals to Earth?...
Rep. Martha Roby: We must stand for life
Every year, thousands of Americans gather in our nation’s capital to participate in the March for Life. This annual event is an opportunity for...