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Bradley Byrne’s 2018 year in review

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
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

Jim Zeigler -
“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

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
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

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
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

Josh Laney -
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

Andy Andrews -
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

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
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

Artur Davis -
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

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
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

Gregory Keeley -
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

Greg Reed -
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

Marty Handlon -
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

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
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

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
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

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
As Americans, one of our most important, solemn duties is to honor our great heroes and patriots as we lay them to rest. On...

Alabama school boards are choosing systems over students by calling for scholarship repeal

Rachel Blackmon Bryars -
Boards representing three of the state’s largest public school systems – Mobile, Baldwin and Montgomery counties – recently passed resolutions calling for a repeal of Alabama’s...

Andy Andrews: President George H.W. Bush memories

Andy Andrews -
Yes, he was 94. Still, I am sad about the passing of President George H.W. Bush. What a great and honorable life he lived. And...

A perfect day to celebrate Alabama’s beer history

Michael Schilleci -
Today, beer lovers across the country are celebrating the 85th anniversary of the ratification of the 21st Amendment, which made alcohol legal again. It’s a historic...

Byrne: ‘I am committed to trying to get a few more wins for Alabama and America before the next Congress starts’

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
Some of the greatest sporting events in history have come down to the wire. Those bottom of the ninth, fourth and inches, double-overtime plays...

Treading water on economic freedom

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
Economic freedom means the ability of individuals and businesses to contract freely with each other. The Fraser Institute recently released its 2018 Economic Freedom...

Roby: Border security is a priority for Alabamians

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, one of my jobs is to work alongside my colleagues to see that the government is...

Rep. Rogers: The season of giving across East Alabama

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers -
Every year during the Christmas season, I like to highlight just a few of the things folks across East Alabama are doing for each...

Byrne: ‘Border security is national security’

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
There are no two ways about it: illegal immigration is illegal. The images of a caravan of illegal immigrants trying to push across our...

Zeigler: A lifestyle of Thanksgiving

Jim Zeigler -
Settlers in Massachusetts held the first Thanksgiving celebration in the New World in 1621. George Washington issued a proclamation creating the first Thanksgiving Day...
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