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Byrne: Stop the crisis — Close the loopholes

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
Since Democrats took control of the House of Representatives, they have turned a blind eye to infanticide, promoted overregulation of American businesses, and sought...

Can we afford higher tax rates?

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
Several Democratic presidential candidates are proposing raising the top income tax rate to 70 percent. Proponents want tax hikes to stem worsening inequality and...

Roby: A report from my eighth Mother’s Day visit with troops overseas

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
On May 7th, I returned from a bipartisan female congressional delegation (CODEL) to Afghanistan and Jordan, led by my good friend and colleague Congresswoman...

Alabama abortion hangs in the balance

Becky Gerritson -
HB314 bans abortion for any reason except for the life of the mother. The bill's purpose is to establish the personhood of the unborn...

It’s time to reform occupational licensing in Alabama

J. Pepper Bryars -
Did you know that it’s against the law to braid hair, wash hair or even plant flowers professionally in Alabama without a license? That’s because...

What’s behind today’s drinking water?

Maury D. Gaston -
This is National Drinking Water Week, a week in which we highlight the essential role of drinking water in our society and economy. But...

Byrne: American values leave no room for socialism

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
Last week, I was honored to address a group of newly naturalized citizens of the United States. It was an experience that gave me...

Which Alabama city is the freest?

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
Economic freedom is the freedom to engage in commerce and use our property as we see fit. Over the past 25 years, economists have...

Rep. Roby: An Accurate 2020 Census is Vitally Important to Alabama

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of every resident in the United States, as mandated by Article I, Section 2...

Mike Rogers’ report from Washington: Fixing the border crisis

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers -
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the humanitarian and national security crisis continues unabated at our southern border, Democrats refuse to acknowledge what is really happening....

Every citizen in Alabama deserves high-speed broadband

Sen. Del Marsh -
Alabama’s economy is booming with record low unemployment, wages on the rise and new industries continuing to choose our state to expand their businesses....

Alabama should wait and watch before considering Medicaid expansion

J. Pepper Bryars -
If only Alabama’s leaders had a magical Medicaid “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, so they could flip ahead and see the different outcomes we...

Agriculture research funding needed

Jimmy Parnell -
American agriculture has long been the envy of the world. Thanks to investment in plant and animal breeding, pest management, conservation and automation, U.S....

We need a level playing field for franchise owners in Alabama

State Sen. Chris Elliott -
I knew it had happened to me, so I concluded it was happening to others. I’m a small business owner, and for years I owned...

Byrne: A big win for Alabama rural hospitals

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
A handful of stories in Washington generally get about 90 percent of the media’s attention. Don’t get me wrong, many of those stories are...

Is climate policy debatable?

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
President Trump is creating a Presidential Committee on Climate Security to scrutinize climate science. Princeton University physicist William Happer has been identified as a...

Roby: An April recap from the road

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
While Congress was out of session for the April district work period, I had the opportunity to spend time on the road, traveling throughout...

Byrne: Alabama the Beautiful

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
As the weather continues to warm and summer temperatures approach, I am reminded of the incredible natural beauty that lies here in Alabama. For many...

Roby: Sharing the joy of Easter

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
For Christians, Easter is one of the most important and sacred days of the entire year because we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant resurrection from the...

Vaccines, reason and freedom

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
The current measles outbreak has brought new criticism of parents who refuse to vaccinate their children over vaccine safety concerns. Measles was declared to...

CRNAs: Providing safe, affordable anesthesia care in your hometown

Michael W. Humber -
All citizens of Alabama want and deserve safe, efficient, cost-effective anesthesia care for themselves and their loved ones. Do you wonder who that person is...

My unplanned pregnancy, and why Alabama should pass this pro-life bill

Rachel Blackmon Bryars -
What keeps us from sharing our stories? The ones we should tell? When it comes to the story I shared Wednesday morning with the Alabama...

Byrne: The light of Easter

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
For those of us who are Christians, this week is the most important and holiest of the year. We begin the week remembering Jesus’ triumphal...

Roby: Enhancing Internet safety for all ages

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
In today’s connected world, Internet safety is a growing concern for all age groups. From credit card fraud and identity theft to cyberstalking and...
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