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Roby report from the road — Hurricane Michael, education and meeting with business leaders
With Congress out of session for an October district work period, I have taken this valuable time to be on the road in Alabama’s...
Alabamians can take a stand for unborn life with passage of Amendment Two on November 6
In addition to selecting our governor, constitutional officers and lawmakers like me, voters in the November 6 general election will have the opportunity to cast...
Byrne: Conservative policies are working
Rarely in today's world of instant communication and “the loudest voice wins” politics do we hear positive stories in the news cycle. Now, though,...
President Trump’s Affordable Clean Energy rule is a win for Alabama
Protecting ratepayers and ensuring that we have a reliable, secure and affordable supply of electricity in Alabama is the lens through which I view...
Rep. Roby: Alabama farmers ‘in the midst of a very real crisis’ as Hurricane Michael recovery continues
As Hurricane Michael recovery efforts continue, we are gradually learning the full scale of damages portions of our district are facing. The setback for...
Government-owned broadband a path to financial ruin
It’s a day of reckoning as sure as a sunrise. This week, the City of Opelika sold its city-owned broadband system for pennies on...
The sky is holding up just fine in Alabama
"The sky is falling, the sky is falling," cried Chicken Little in the ancient European folk tale about a manic chicken who believes the world is...
Byrne: Water infrastructure vital to Alabama’s economy
There are very few places in the United States that can boast the sort of diverse infrastructure we have here in Alabama. There are...
Roby: Rebuilding together
Hurricane Michael, the third most powerful hurricane to ever make landfall on the United States mainland, ravaged areas of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia on...
Jefferson County sheriff impacted by #MyTurn movement
It’s not clear to me how or why it happened, but running for elected office has become a #MyTurn movement.
#MyTurn went mainstream with the...
Rental scooters and innovation
Rental bikes and scooters came to Troy University this fall, courtesy of the rental company Spin. Similar efforts by Spin, Bird, and Lime across...
Byrne: Time to do something about the opioid epidemic
One of the things we pride ourselves on as Alabamians is taking care of each other. Not only should this mean we take care...
Roby: Much work remains in this fight against the opioid crisis
While the news of the day and partisan bickering often distract from the issue, it is important that we remember our nation is in...
How to prepare for Russia’s October surprise
Russia is in the business of mind control.
They’re not doing it through sinister headgear, satellite interference, or dream invasion like in Inception, though.
Instead, Russia seeks...
Is Facebook really like Ma Bell?
Some commentators and politicians have proposed regulating Facebook, Twitter and Google as public utilities.
To make sense of this proposal, let’s consider the economic role...
Byrne: Fighting for those who fight for us
When we go to bed at night, whether we think about it or not, we are safe knowing that our servicemen and women stand...
Towards a less angry politics
“When angry, count to 10 before you speak; if very angry, count to one hundred.”
If only we followed the advice of the Founding Fathers.
Thomas...
Roby: Protecting our greatest responsibility
As a society, our children are perhaps the greatest, most precious responsibility given to us. They are vulnerable, innocent and wholly dependent upon the...
Rogers: How East Alabama helps secure our homeland
Recently, I led a group of local leaders in Calhoun County, including Alabama Senate President pro tempore, Del Marsh, to visit and tour the...
Special Opportunity Area program gains special place at Portland Landing
During the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s media tour of Portland Landing, the newest Special Opportunity Area (SOA), a flood of memories...
Taking a look at the Jefferson County Sheriff debate debacle
With elections due in little over a month, I figured it was time to learn more about issues that concern me on a local level.
Aside...
Trip Pittman: Reflecting on 11 years of representing Baldwin County in the Alabama Legislature
For the past 11 years, I have served the citizens of Alabama, representing Baldwin County and the Gulf Coast area in the Alabama State Senate.
As...
Should we exercise the freedom to bet on sports?
Four states have already legalized sports betting in the wake of last May’s Supreme Court decision. While many Alabamians have moral objections to gambling,...
Birmingham deserves a Public Safety Partnership committed to a long-term promise of safe communities
The Northern District of Alabama is part of a nationwide offensive against violence in America's cities. Last year, in response to President Trump's directive...