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…
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…
April 01, 2011
There is a well known maxim that says keep your friends close and your enemies closer. That adage came to mind when Gov. Robert Bentley brought his…
March 25, 2011
Our new governor, Dr. Robert Bentley, now has two months under his belt as our state’s leader. Although he inherited a ship of state that is fiscally…
March 18, 2011
Gov. Robert Bentley has garnered an excellent cabinet. Much like his predecessor Bob Riley, he has chosen and coaxed into service people who are…
March 11, 2011
The historic partisan sea change that occurred in Alabama last November has been chronicled. However, the magnitude of the shift does not hit home…
March 04, 2011
As the Legislature begins the first Regular Session of the quadrennium this week, they face the daunting task of crafting a state budget demolished…
February 25, 2011
One of the most humorous and entertaining political orators we have witnessed in Alabama political lore was our former U.S. Senator Howell Heflin.…
February 18, 2011
Many times I marvel at the magnitude of brilliance displayed by our founding fathers in their drafting of our Constitution and basic governmental…
February 10, 2011
The first legislative regular session of the quadrennium is looming. Our new Republican led majority House and Senate will convene on March 1 for the…