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Byrne: Airbus grand opening signifies new day for Southwest Alabama (Opinion)
I have proudly called Southwest Alabama home for my entire life, but I don’t know that I have ever felt as much pride for...
Alabama Supreme Court rejects lesbian couple’s adoption granted in Georgia
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Supreme Court Friday ruled the state does not have to legally recognize the adoption of three children by a lesbian woman...
More than 100 Syrian refugees could soon be in Mobile, given Medicaid and food stamps
MOBILE, Ala. -- According to the U.S. State Department, more than 100 Syrian and other Middle Eastern refugees could soon be housed in Mobile...
Roby: It’s time for the left to start telling the truth about Planned Parenthood and ‘Women’s Health’ (Opinion)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GZANI6coQA
Thomas Jefferson once wrote, “To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors is...
The Facebook conversation that should horrify every Alabama Republican
As the Republican-controlled Alabama legislature debated raising taxes last week, I began to consider the potential fallout for not only the legislators who would...
Shelby: Senate Democrats prioritize politics over Americans’ opposition to Iran Deal (Opinion)
Over the past two weeks, the United States Senate has debated the so-called Iran nuclear “deal” ahead of an anticipated vote that would put...
Alabama Congressmen call on colleagues to Defund Planned Parenthood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2j7rUGnCF0
(Video Above: Congressman Bradley Byrne speaks in support of the Defund Planned Parenthood Act)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) and Congresswoman Martha Roby...
Sessions: We must develop a long-term strategy for confronting radical Islamist ideology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-ii4abgpvo
(Video Above: Senator Jeff Sessions addresses the Senate floor on President Obama's Iran deal and radical Islamists.)
WASHINGTON -- Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions (R) delivered...
Everything you need to know about Alabama’s new budget and what it means for you
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- After months of contentious debate, the Alabama Legislature on Wednesday passed a budget and sent it across the street for the...
Brooks joins effort to impeach EPA chief Gina McCarthy: She must be held accountable
WASHINGTON -- Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL5) has signed on to a resolution calling for the impeachment of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina...
Sessions hints he may endorse presidential candidate for first time ever
WASHINGTON -- Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions (R) hinted in a recent interview he may break his 19-year tradition and endorse a GOP candidate during...
GANG OF NINE: Meet the Alabama senators who voted against every single tax increase
The Alabama Senate on Tuesday approved $86 million in tax increases to go along with two measures aimed at reforming the state's dysfunctional budgeting...
Alabama Senate approves budget reforms, raises taxes $86 million
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The word of the night was "compromise" in the Alabama Senate, where Republican lawmakers pushed through two budget reform measures before...
Alabama city official says God wants saggy pants to be illegal
DADEVILLE, Ala. -- Dadeville City Councilman Frank Goodman who is currently pushing for a new local ordinance banning saggy pants says that God wants the...
Alabama legislature inches toward budget reform that could avoid significant tax hikes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Senate on Monday evening passed a bill to move $100 million in use tax revenue from the state's Education...
Former top Bentley advisor to head governmental affairs for University of Alabama System
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- The University of Alabama System on Monday announced its economic development and governmental affairs efforts will be quarterbacked by former Congressman...
Byrne has ‘tremendous security concerns’ with letting Syrian refugees into America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvboX0igV6k
(Audio Above: Congresman Bradley Byrne expresses his concerns with allowing thousands of Syrian refugees in the U.S.)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1), a...
New economic freedom rankings are a wake-up call for the U.S. and Alabama (Opinion)
The U.S. got some discouraging, although not surprising, news today. Our country continues its 15-year fall in economic freedom levels. According to the Economic...
Byrne: I remain committed to doing everything I can to stop the Iran Deal (Opinion)
There is no greater responsibility of Congress than to ensure for the safety and security of the American people. With that in mind, last...
Miss Alabama: Republicans should be ‘absolutely terrified’ of Donald Trump
https://youtu.be/dmusMt2A8BA
(Video above: Miss Alabama Meg McGuffin says during the Miss America pageant that Republicans should be terrified of Donald Trump)
Miss Alabama Meg McGuffin had...
Alabama public school children now required to study evolution and climate change
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The State of Alabama will now require its public school students to study evolution and climate change. The state school board...
Alabama congressmen say Obama is breaking the law concerning the Iran Deal
WASHINGTON -- While Democrats in the U.S. Senate blocked an effort to stop President Obama's controversial deal with Iran, Republicans in the House are...
Alabama Senate OKs law requiring legislative approval before agencies can close facilities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Senate Thursday gave their approval to a bill which would require state agencies to justify closures of vital services...
Immediate investment in roads and bridges can pave way to Alabama’s prosperity (opinion)
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By Jim Page, CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce
Alabama’s great successes in economic development over the past 20 years have transformed our...