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Is Alabama a poor state?
By most measures of income, yes, Alabama is a poor state, but income does not account for the cost of living. Does a low...
Flowers: The political graveyard is full of congressmen who have tried to run for the Senate
The field is probably formulated for our 2020 Senate race. A Republican will be heavily favored to capture the seat currently held by our...
Roby: White House honors Army Aviation, Fort Rucker
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has designed the official White House Christmas ornament. It is always interesting to learn about...
Byrne: Americans want results, not impeachment
The first year of Democratic control of the House of Representatives is almost up, and we have nothing to show for it.
For the first...
Rep. Martha Roby: Supporting STEM education
Did you know that four billion people on the planet use a mobile phone? Over the past two years alone, 90 percent of all...
What is the responsibility of business?
The Business Roundtable (BR), a group of chief executive officers (CEOs) of some of America’s largest corporations, recently released a statement claiming that businesses...
Rogers’ report from Washington: President Trump is right — The ‘America First’ agenda works
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With so many accomplishments, it is difficult to believe President Trump has been in office less than three years.
Like many of...
The marginally qualified elites
One of the current high profile stories in our culture involves how celebrities and power elite families have manipulated the system to give some...
High-speed internet access: A necessity for rural Alabama
Over the past two years, Alabama’s elected leaders passed legislation expanding rural access to high-speed internet -- also known as “broadband.” Increasing access in...
Celebrating Constitution Day
What a privilege it is to celebrate Constitution Day! On this day 232 years ago, our Founders gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Constitution...
A note from the author of ‘Better Than Them, The Unmaking of an Alabama Racist’
As a conservative agreeing with President Trump on many issues, I am not automatically a racist. I don’t have to be defensive. My life...
Byrne: Rural Alabama worth fighting for
Our rural communities truly are the backbone of our nation. They clothe us and feed us, and they manufacture many of the goods we...
Omission of citizenship question on 2020 Census all but assures loss of Alabama congressional seat
The upcoming 2020 census is extremely critical in Alabama and the rest of the states in the nation, as well. The census affects the...
Roby: Never forget what they fight for
On the fateful morning of September 11, 2001, our nation stood still as news came in of horrific attacks on American soil. Most all...
Before you blame the coach
If you are a football fan, you’ll know this frustration. Your team faces third and one. Instead of handing off, the quarterback throws a...
Real-world solutions to expand coverage, lower costs in health care
While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is not perfect, it has helped create a system in which more Americans have access to comprehensive health...
Legislation boosts investment, job creation in rural Alabama
With unemployment at an all-time low and companies relocating to Alabama’s business-friendly environment, our state’s economy is strong. Unfortunately, rural counties have lagged behind...
How to remember 9/11 every day: We must never forget
What would America look like if we were to remember this day every day?
What would America look like if we were to recognize that,...
Byrne: August recess roundup
It is a very old tradition for Congress to recess during the hot and humid month of August. Years ago, Congress had completed its...
History comes to Troy
Troy University will host an exhibition from The Remnant Trust from September through the end of November. The artifacts and books included afford an...
Byrne: Let’s dump Doug in 2020
The people of Alabama deserve to know what’s at stake in this 2020 Senate election. Our state will face a choice: will we stand...
Roby: We’re tackling the opioid crisis head-on
There are countless important issues currently facing our state and country. From ongoing conversations about border security to the pressing need to come to...
Alabama Epstein? It happens here all the time
As the nation learns more about the salacious life and mysterious death of billionaire and serial sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, it’s important to remember...
Electric vehicles take spotlight across nation at September showcase at The Market at Pepper Place
This week, gasoline taxes in Alabama went up six cents a gallon. The costs of maintaining cars and trucks, well, they certainly aren’t going...