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Alabama: The ‘backbone of national security space launch’
Since the very beginning of America’s foray into space, Huntsville has been the city behind some of the greatest technological advances the world has...
Byrne: Remembering the stories of our heroes
For Americans from coast to coast, Independence Day is a celebration of our nation’s birthday with friends and family. The day also offers an...
2020 races around the corner
Folks, don’t look now, but the 2020 presidential election is upon us. Indeed, as many as 21 Democratic aspirants are already announced and campaigning.
They...
Flowers: Legislative session for most part successful, especially for Governor Kay Ivey
The 2019 legislative session was one of the most controversial yet productive sessions in memory.
Governor Kay Ivey’s first Session of the Quadrennial was a...
Tuberville: Americans must stop abandoning our history
A shoe company has once again divided our nation.
An iconic American brand, Nike, fell victim to the re-writing of history after briskly pulling a...
Rogers’ report from Washington: Celebrating our freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As we celebrate Independence Day, I always like to reflect on how very blessed we are to live in America.
The American...
A republic, if we can keep it: The cost of counting illegal aliens in the U.S. Census
Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, liberal or conservative, you have a right to have your voice heard in the halls of...
Byrne: Border battle reveals Democratic divisions
For months, Speaker Pelosi and my Democratic friends have denied a crisis on the border exists. Nothing to see here!
But the American people, our...
Rep. Martha Roby: Why does it matter?
I have always held a deep appreciation for the musicians, songwriters, television and film producers who work hard to create the music, songs, shows...
Not in my backyard: How zoning restrictions create construction gridlock
Zoning and land use regulation has largely choked off housing construction in many American cities. This is an unintended but predictable consequence of requiring...
Byrne: Religious freedom is worth defending
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled on an important case with significant implications for the future of religious expression in our republic.
The case, American...
The high cost of zoning
The state legislature gave Alabama’s public school teachers a 4 percent raise this year. Relaxing zoning and land use laws in America’s most productive...
Roby: Advocating for Alabama’s military installations
In Congress, I consider it a tremendous privilege and responsibility to represent a district that is home to two of our country’s finest military...
Flowers: One vote can make a difference
Some of us who were former legislators, who served our counties in the legislature a long time, were considered by many to always be...
Dad-deprived homes reach crisis levels in Alabama
Father's Day has come and gone, and sadly so too has the concept of fatherhood in many parts of Alabama.
Nearly half of all babies...
America’s impending divorce
The New York Times recently published a very insightful article pointing out the political polarization among America’s state governments. We read that a full...
Ensuring parity for all Huntsvillians
There is a lot going on in the metropolitan area west of Redstone Arsenal these days. An entirely new retail opportunity has entered the...
Alabama has one of the nation’s strongest … campus free speech laws?
Alabama has been in the news lately for recently passing the nation’s strongest anti-abortion law, but it also just enacted what is being hailed...
Byrne: Border crisis needs lawful fix, not amnesty
Decades of bad immigration policies have undermined our laws and led to the worst conditions at our border we’ve ever seen.
U.S. Border Patrol agents...
Are you afraid to answer the phone?
Millions of Americans fear answering their phone due to a plague of billions of robocalls. These calls have made a mockery of the national...
Roby: Honoring our symbol of freedom
On June 14th, 1777, our country’s flag was officially adopted by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Many years later, in 1916, President...
Community support required to inspire future generations of Army leaders
“Thank you for your service.” As the civilian aide to the secretary of the Army for Alabama (South), I am always grateful for these...
Recent bills to bring rural broadband, business growth to Alabama
For more than 40 years, I have dedicated my life to advancing the economic interests of Alabama. I’ve spent time in the state legislature...
Rogers’ report from Washington: The crisis at our border continues
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As folks across East Alabama know all too well, we have a serious national security and humanitarian crisis at our Southwest...