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…
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…
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…
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…