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What’s really busting our budget?

Last week, a bill came through the Legislature that I thought had to be a mistake.

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State Senate can be more powerful than Congress

In the literary classic, “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,” the author draws parallels to a ...

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First Selma pilgrimage was unique experience

Since I’ve arrived in Selma, I have always been curious of how the insides of the grand old ...

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Looking back at first Palm Sunday parade

When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday parade, not everyone knew him to see him. ...

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Open government important part of democracy

The only way for the public to hold government accountable is for all of the actions of government ...

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Growing organics? FSA can be helpful

The strength of the rural economy rests upon growing, making and creating products that people want to eat, ...

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Trust has been lost in high school diploma

Two weeks ago, Tommy Bice announced his plans to step down as Alabama’s superintendent of education.

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State employees deserve a pay raise

Alabama’s state employees are the unsung heroes who keep our state running. But they have also been neglected ...

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Alabama needs to operate in sunshine

I was a 20-year-old cub reporter at The Birmingham News, but I was prepared. On every assignment I carried ...

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Looking ahead at why we celebrate Easter

It was April 19, 1992. First Baptist Selma’s choir, under the direction of Gordon Welch, was to sing ...

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This Jubilee was different than past years

It was so massive. It was so inclusive. It was so far reaching. It was so different.

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Look at where past leaders are today

By STEVE FLOWERS | Political Columnist A good friend and loyal reader suggested to me that he would ...

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It’s time for state to expand Medicaid

When Governor Robert Bentley took office, I had high hopes that a doctor in the Governor’s Mansion would ...

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E-cigarettes are being marketed to children

Did you know that seven out of 10 children under the age of 17 are exposed to advertisements ...

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State parks are perfect place to spend break

With this year’s Spring Break season upon us here in Alabama, the thought of a week of rest ...

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