June 10, 2011

For generations we in Alabama observed the partisan gridlock in Washington as something that transpired far away in the nation’s capitol. That was…


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June 03, 2011

The sensational and much anticipated gambling corruption case comes to trial this Monday in Federal Court in Montgomery. Presiding over the case will…


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May 27, 2011

The last two Aprils have not been good to Alabama. On April 20, 2010, the infamous BP Deepwater oil spill disaster occurred. The massive eruption off…


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May 20, 2011

Exactly 60 years ago in 1961 Alabama had nine congressmen and two U.S. senators. All eleven members of our congressional delegation were Democrats.…


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May 13, 2011

Many of you have suggested that Dr. Robert Bentley and his wife Diane remind you of Guy and Helen Hunt. Although the Bentleys are more educated than…


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May 06, 2011

Our Alabama Constitution is very antiquated. One of the flaws inherent in the document is that it does not allow local county governments very much…


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April 29, 2011

As I approach my 60th birthday it occurs to me occasionally that I have witnessed and been part of a good many legislative sessions. I started my…


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April 22, 2011

The 2010 census data paints an interesting landscape of Alabama’s demographics. There are dramatic shifts but the results are not surprising. We have…


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April 15, 2011

As the Legislative Session approaches the midway point all eyes are centered on the state budgets. The state is facing the most devastating financial…


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April 08, 2011

It is always fun to look towards the political horizon and take a glimpse into the proverbial crystal ball and speculate as to the future of our…


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