Tag: Op-Ed

Federal overtime rules which took effect Jan. 1 are having a big impact on Alabama’s small businesses. The change means more management-level employees are eligible...

Can you imagine being without “city water” or electricity? Without either of those utilities readily available, life would be difficult, and our local economy would...

Every working-age, able-bodied person needs a good paying job. Not too many years ago, the dominant manufacturing industry in Alabama was the textile industry. Just...

Holidays are exciting times for many but tough for some. For some, holidays are tough because of the loss of loved ones. Those of us...

This question has numerous answers, but I would like to hear your answer or answers. I firmly believe education is important to our future. The...

Local legislation is often required to authorize a local entity to do something specific that otherwise is not authorized by law or the state...

It’s been a little over a month since we learned about the death of Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney in Birmingham. That kind of violence against...

It’s important for everyone to understand the process for road and bridge projects. First of all, please understand that legislators do not vote to do...

I am thankful for faith, family and freedom! And, I am thankful for senior citizens; they’ve truly blessed my life! I’ve just always been able...

Governor Ivey has proclaimed Nov. 30, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, as Small Business Saturday in Alabama. Small business really is the bedrock of Alabama’s economy....

This is a theme I’ve been promoting since I arrived in Montgomery. I firmly believe in the Christian principle, “We are to serve, not be...

With any issue, finding the right balance is the key to success. The prison/criminal justice system issue is no different. The purpose of prisons, in...

When I say my goal is to protect RSA, (Retirement System of Alabama), I am speaking of preventing changing the retirement of Alabama’s public...

Residents of Cullman are likely familiar with this frustrating situation: only one or two options for internet service, and high prices for slow speeds. Unsurprisingly,...

Alabama Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview Winning football coaches tell their teams to celebrate victory for 24 hours then get back to work. We're ready to get...

The thought of a hungry child moves all of us to want to help. Alabamians are among the most generous people in the nation....

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey / Courtesy of "Governor Kay Ivey's First Year" April 10, 2018, marks one year since I unexpectedly became governor. With only...