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Jefferson County sheriff impacted by #MyTurn movement

G.W. Keeley -
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

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
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

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
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

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
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

Parker Snider -
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?

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
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

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
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

Parker Snider -
“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

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
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

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers -
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

David Rainer -
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

G.W. Keeley -
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

State Senator Trip Pittman -
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?

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
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

Jay E. Town -
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...

Rep. Byrne: Breaking down Tax Reform 2.0

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
Since Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last year, the American economy is booming, and Alabama families have more money in their...

Rep. Martha Roby: Tax reform 2.0 gains momentum

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby -
Less than a year ago, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to simplify our complicated tax...

What you need to know about Alabama proposed constitutional amendments 3 & 4

Parker Snider -
On November 6, Alabamians will vote on four proposed statewide constitutional amendments. Although the first two amendments will likely receive the most attention (API’s...

Surrogate chooses life: Alabama woman saves unborn child

Dr. Andrew Hodges -
In Matthew 22, we are painted a vivid picture of Jesus being cornered by the Pharisees and the Herodians. Maybe you remember He was asked...

Alabama Black Belt Adventures celebrates long, successful relationship with Raycom Media

Pam Swanner -
For almost a decade, the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) has worked to share the good news about outdoor tourism – the most profitable...

National Hunting and Fishing Day: Celebrating Alabama’s sportsmen and women

Sen. Del Marsh -
Saturday, September 22 is our nation’s 46th annual National Hunting and Fishing Day. As Co-Chair of the Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and as a member...

Corruption, pollution and no pollution

Guy V. Martin, Jr. -
Senator Doug Jones and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin have called on the EPA to reconsider placing the 35th Avenue Superfund Site on the National Priorities...

Should Alabama bet on sports betting?

Dr. Daniel Sutter -
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last May that states could legalize sports betting. New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia and Mississippi have joined Nevada in...

Rep Byrne: Setting our funding priorities

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne -
I know this may be hard for you to believe, but there was a major, bipartisan victory in Congress last week that failed to...
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