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Rep. Martha Roby: Congressional internships offer unique opportunities

Each summer, I am pleased to offer college students from Alabama’s Second District with congressional internship opportunities. My summer internship program is a competitive experience...

Rep. Mike Rogers’ report from Washington: President Trump and East Alabama

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As many folks may have seen recently in the news, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last...

Amendment One puts kids first, politicians last

When Alabamians take the to the polls on Super Tuesday, they will either be concerned with the Democratic nominee for President of the United...

Jimmy Parnell: Vote ‘Yes’ for better education

Did you know Alabama’s schools are ranked 52nd in math and 49th in reading? This is unacceptable. Yes on Amendment 1 takes the first...

Aderholt: Alabama’s economic boom should be heard and felt across the state

When I was growing up in Haleyville, I can remember people in July and August saying, “it’s hotter’n blue blazes outside.” Well, you could...

Byrne: We can’t let up in the fight against gun-grabbers

The Second Amendment is under attack like never before in our nation’s history, but I am leading the fight to preserve your constitutional rights. Last...

The freedom to pump gas

Illinois State Representative Camille Lilly recently sponsored a bill to restrict self-service gasoline stations. New Jersey and Oregon already ban self-service gas, although Oregon...

It’s time for prison, mental health reform

Two of the major items on Governor Kay Ivey’s 2020 agenda are finding solutions to the problem of Alabama’s overcrowded and broken prison system,...

Roby: Celebrating career and technical education

The modern workplace is constantly changing, and it’s imperative that educators and facilities keep up with this rapid pace. For almost 40 years, federal funding...

Will Sen. Doug Jones vote to protect vulnerable babies?

It’s hard to believe that, in 21st century America, the life of a baby more than halfway through pregnancy is considered up for debate...

Recognizing our engineers

This is Engineers’ Week, a week during which we honor the profession of engineering and the contributions of engineers to public safety and quality...

Byrne: The New Way Forward Act is an assault on our borders

A clear warning of how far to the extreme left the Democratic Party has moved is the recently introduced New Way Forward Act. This...

The Workforce Superhighway – Stay clear of malfunction junction

As you merge onto the Workforce Superhighway in search of that dream career, don’t venture into dead ends or get lost at malfunction junction....

Roby: Creating and protecting new ideas

Throughout the years, advancements in technology have altered and changed the world we live in. Talented and bright minds are constantly pitching new ideas in...

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...