Columnists

Alabama’s budget fix is only temporary

The state of Alabama fiscal year begins this week and we finally have a budget for the year. ...

Columnists

Politicians left mark on state government

When Jim Bennett left the Secretary of State’s office earlier this year, he set the record for the ...

Columnists

State benefits from federal relationship

It is common knowledge that the Indian casinos in Alabama and throughout the country are granted federal sovereignty ...

Columnists

Republicans listening to constituents

Many would argue, and indeed numerous surveys indicate, that Alabama is one of, if not the most, conservative ...

Columnists

Home grown company makes history

There is a very iconic company founded in Alabama that has made state, southern, national and international history. ...

Columnists

Year of landmark decisions for Alabama

The week leading up to the Fourth of July had a lot of fireworks. In fact, my guess ...

Columnists

Taking education money is not an option

As the legislative session was winding down, it was obvious no solution was going to be found for ...

Columnists

A tale of two budgets that still need changes

Alabama is only one of a handful of states that work out of two budgets. We have a ...

Opinion

Prison reform solution would be hallmark

The hallmark accomplishment of this year’s legislative session will be a comprehensive prison reform package. This legislation is ...

Columnists

Governors left lasting impressions

Recently, at a forum I was asked the question, “Which governor made a difference in Alabama politics?” The ...

Columnists

Legendary Ala. politicians remembered

As is the custom with my year end column, we will take note of the passing away of ...

Opinion

Republicans dominate state-level elections

The GOP takeover of the U.S. Senate has a silver lining for Alabama. We came out like gangbusters ...

Columnists

Election year was more dull than others

This was probably one of the dullest and least interesting gubernatorial election years in memory. It stemmed from ...

Columnists

Republican party needs a face lift

Alabama and the Deep South have now become the heart and soul of the Republican party in America. ...

Opinion

Republicans tackling tough budget

As the Legislative Session approaches the midway point all eyes are centered on the state budgets. The state ...

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