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Guest opinion: PBM reform a matter of life and death

Dear state and federal legislators: Over the past several months, I have sent numerous emails and stories regarding how pharmacy benefit managers are affecting the...

Hazel Green pharmacist: Why PBM reform cannot wait any longer

For those who are not aware, a pharmacy benefit manager is a company that manages prescription drug benefits for insurance plans, deciding which medications...

Opinion: State, local Democratic Party missing in action

If you find yourself digesting any form of media you will notice quickly the omnipresent nature of national political discourse. The beltway elites make...

Opinion: Alabama too dependent upon federal government

Alabama’s labor force is becoming increasingly dominated by government employees, including federal, state, and local workers. The bottom line is that all levels of...

Toni Eberhart: Entrepreneurship in North Alabama taking great strides

Huntsville’s economy – and, therefore, much of North Alabama – has long been tied to federal government institutions, especially major facilities of the Army,...

Steve Flowers: Tommy Battle reelected to fifth term as Mayor of Huntsville unopposed

Over the years, it has occurred to me that the real governing in our state, and more than likely in every state for that...

Sen. Tuberville: PASS needs to be completed to protect student-athletes

It’s August in Alabama — we all know what that means. Football season is upon us. In just a few weeks, some of Alabama’s greatest...

Donna Skipper: It’s time we restore trust and confidence in our voting system

In any democracy, the integrity and security of elections are foundational to maintaining public trust and ensuring the legitimacy of governance. Robust election infrastructure...

ADECA director: Fiber the gold standard, superior to other forms of broadband delivery

When Gov. Kay Ivey asked me to serve as Director of the Alabama Department of Community Affairs (ADECA), she made one thing clear –...

Allen: It’s time for Alabama to drop its outdated funding method for schools

Alabama is the home of rockets, research, and immense natural resources. We are also, unfortunately, one of only six states that still base funding...