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Sen. Orr and Rep. Rafferty: Alabama leading in portable benefits for today’s workforce

Sen. Arthur Orr,Rep. Neil Rafferty - April 24, 2025

As Alabama’s economy evolves with technological advancements and shifting employment trends, the Legislature is taking important steps to support the growing number of independent...

Rep. Rex Reynolds: Statewide opioid plan to help curb addiction, support recovery, and protect veterans

Rex Reynolds - April 23, 2025

Over the past three years, states have been receiving settlement funds from federal lawsuits against major pharmaceutical companies. To date, Alabama has secured over...

ULA CEO Tory Bruno: ‘We have tools to build Golden Dome right now’

Tory Bruno - March 14, 2025

Last week during President Trump’s State of the Union, he declared: “As commander in chief, my focus is on building the most powerful military...

Guest opinion: Tax breaks for athletes? NIL exemption should be punted

Stephanie Smith - February 18, 2025

Last week, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name,...

Alabama Arise: Alabama at risk from threatened federal funding cuts

Robyn Hyden - February 12, 2025

It’s wrong to hurt people who are struggling to help people who are already doing well. But Congress is expected to vote soon on...

U.S. Rep. Strong: The Rocket City is ready to deliver

Rep. Dale Strong - January 31, 2025

This week, President Trump signed an executive order to build a state-of-the-art missile defense system, an “Iron Dome for America,” to protect the United...

800 miles, no gas: How all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip

Michael Staley - January 11, 2025

BIRMINGHAM – After weighing pros and cons of electric vehicle (EV) ownership since becoming president of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition in 2020, I...

Sen. Britt: Social media warning labels are first step in fighting mental health crisis

Sen. Katie Britt - December 20, 2024

Our country is in the throes of a mental health crisis, and it’s our kids who are suffering the most. While social media is...

Sen. Tuberville: Happy 205th birthday to Alabama

Sen. Tommy Tuberville - December 14, 2024

205 years ago, our great state was admitted as the 22nd state in the United States. On this 205th birthday, also called “Alabama Day,” I wanted to...

Strong: Postal Service needs an overhaul and to deliver a processing facility for North Alabama

Rep. Dale Strong - December 12, 2024

Throughout my first term in Congress, I have heard from hundreds of constituents about mail delivery services and the rapid decline of the U.S....

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