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Controlling the price of drugs
Can the government lower the price of prescription drugs? The effects of price ceilings provide a cautionary warning, even though price controls appear to...
Roby: Congress and the administration are fighting human trafficking
In the spirit of welcoming a new year, I have recently spent time reflecting upon the many positive developments we experienced in our district, state, and...
Rogers’ report from Washington: Pelosi’s liberal agenda takes shape
On January 3, the 116th Congress convened under the control of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
As folks across East Alabama know, a few days before Christmas, the...
Marsh: Washington politicians toy with American security
Over the past several weeks, squabbling over the border wall has filled the airwaves and newspaper pages. Washington politicians have bickered endlessly about how...
Byrne: What’s ahead in 2019
With 2018 behind us, it is time to start looking at what you can expect from Washington in 2019. Under Republican leadership, we in...
Roby: Reflecting on 2018 and looking ahead to the 116th Congress
2018 was a fantastic year in many ways for our district, state, and country. From outstanding economic news here in Alabama’s Second District to...
While the Supreme Court deliberates, Alabama should shine the light on asset forfeiture
The U.S. Supreme Court recently signaled that it’s ready to limit the government’s power to confiscate things like cars, houses, and cash that prosecutors have proven,...
Corps’ announcement good for Dauphin Island, all of coastal Alabama
The announcement by Republican U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne, (AL-1) that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have the budget to place sand dredged from...
Marshall: A personal New Year’s message
My fellow Alabamians, for many of us 2018 has been a year of hardship, of pain and loss. Our state as a whole has...
Bradley Byrne’s 2018 year in review
2018 was a landmark year in many ways for Alabama and the United States. From defense funding to town halls, agriculture to red snapper,...
Zeigler: The birth of Christ changed the world
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” At least, that is what the song claims. Is it, though? I choose to believe that...
Roby: Sharing the true spirit of the season
For many of us, life can get really busy during the holiday season. There are countless errands to run, meals to prepare, friends and...
Byrne: Christmas traditions old and new
I was recently asked what my favorite Christmas tradition is and found that a surprisingly hard question to answer.
It seems that nearly every moment...
Perkins V will require group effort
On July 31, 2018, the president signed the Strengthening the Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) into law.
This provides the...
Andy Andrews: Meteor smoke trail at Orange Beach
Good morning again, from Orange Beach!
The photograph above is what the sky looked like at the beach this morning. It was about 6:15, the water...
Byrne: A week of good news
There was much to celebrate this past week in Washington.
That sentence may surprise you if you just go off what you hear from the...
Artur Davis: What the next Montgomery mayor needs
The coming mayoral race in Montgomery matters whether you live in city limits, or whether it is simply important to you or your business that...
Roby: The 2018 Farm Bill includes key wins for farmers and our communities
Agriculture is the largest revenue-producing industry in the State of Alabama, responsible for more than $70 billion in economic impact annually. Our state is...
Dreadnaught’s Keeley: I called it — Heather Nauert for UN ambassador
The political and media hubris regarding President Trump’s nomination of Heather Nauert for United Nations ambassador is as predictable as it is tedious. Somewhat...
Greg Reed: A Medicaid program built around families and communities
The elections of November 6 are over, and now, in Washington and in Montgomery legislators again take up the task of governing. As the leader...
Alabaster Mayor Marty Handlon: A municipal perspective on Alabama’s infrastructure
Alabamians use municipal infrastructure throughout the state to access jobs, schools, grocery stores, hospitals, parks, entertainment venues and church services – making infrastructure a significant...
Bradley Byrne: The light and life of President George H.W. Bush
Our nation came together last week as we mourned the loss of a truly great American. No matter our race, religion, creed or political...
Men, women, marriage and earnings
The #metoo movement has brought renewed focus on gender equity questions. Economics examines the pay gap between men and women, and a recent analysis...
Martha Roby: Honoring the life and legacy of President George H.W. Bush
As Americans, one of our most important, solemn duties is to honor our great heroes and patriots as we lay them to rest. On...