Dow Briggs, M.D. is the Executive Vice President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. There are many reasons why Jackson Hospital is struggling, but Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s reimbursement is not why it is in bankruptcy. Despite the misleading claims made by the hospital’s CEO, Jackson Hospital is reimbursed more […]

I grew up in the era of streaming. For my generation, watching a movie or starting a new series never meant flipping through cable channels or waiting for a DVD in the mail. It meant logging on, clicking play, and having the freedom to choose what we wanted, when we wanted it. This is still […]

When someone comes through the doors of a hospital emergency department, it is often one of the worst days of their life – a heart attack, a stroke, a serious injury, a child struggling to breathe. In those moments, no one is thinking about staffing models or regulations. They are thinking about one thing: Is there […]

When someone decides to flee from law enforcement, the danger doesn’t stop with that individual. It spreads into neighborhoods, onto highways, and into the paths of innocent families simply trying to get home safely.   That is why strengthening Alabama’s laws on attempting to elude police is not only reasonable, but necessary.   We fully […]

Across the country, families are getting squeezed. Groceries cost more. Insurance costs more. Energy costs more. Washington’s inflationary policies and radical environmental mandates have made everyday life harder for working people in red states and blue states alike. Here in Alabama, conservative members of the House of Representatives believe our job is simple: protect Alabama […]

We are once again stuck in legislative gridlock over a simple question: should the people of Alabama be allowed to vote on a state lottery and expanded gaming?  This is not about politics. It’s about reality.  It is no secret that by 2027 Alabama will be in serious need of funds. One-time federal dollars are […]

My lifetime friend, Steve Clouse, turns 70 this week. He was born on February 7, 1956. I hope his legislative colleagues and friends wish him a Happy Birthday. He truly is a good man. Steve was born and raised in Ozark and has represented his home County of Dale as well as neighboring Houston County […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees. Tom Neely is Chairman of Birmingham-based Oxford Pharmaceuticals. While many of us try our best to forget the COVID pandemic in 2020, one serious issue that was revealed during […]

We write today on behalf of the Alabama Association for Justice in response to the recent reporting on the Alabama Department of Insurance’s liability insurance claims cost report, which claims rising liability claim severity and large verdicts as factors in higher insurance costs across the state. We agree that the cost of liability insurance is […]

Across Alabama, criminals are exploiting a growing gap in consumer protection—and families are paying the price. Cryptocurrency kiosks, often called “crypto ATMs,” are increasingly being used by scammers to steal hard-earned money from unsuspecting Alabamians. House Bill 303, the Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, offers a commonsense solution. Alabama lawmakers should act quickly and pass […]

As the 2026 Legislative Session evolves, it is apparent that this year’s annual session will be short and sweet. That is par for the course in an election year session. This is election year and all 105 House Seats, and all 35 Senate Seats are up for election. Therefore, it is an inherent historical reality […]

Alabama head coach Nate Oats was right when he said the NCAA’s eligibility system is broken. And the Charles Bediako situation is the latest example of how college basketball has become trapped in a rulebook full of contradictions, gray areas, and selective outrage.  I’m an old school guy, and I don’t love the idea of […]

For years, many Americans assumed the greatest threat facing this country came from outside our borders. But unfortunately, thanks to Democrats’ disastrous open border policies, the enemy is now inside the gates. Under Joe Biden, more than 11 MILLION illegal immigrants were welcomed into this country with open arms—and those are just the ones we […]

Four hundred years ago, Charles I was crowned King of England. He became king automatically upon the death of his father, James I, but his coronation was delayed for almost a year. Officially, the delay was attributed to an outbreak of plague which made public gatherings deadly when, in truth, the excuse masked another reality. […]

The late radio teacher, J. Vernon McGee, had a famous line: “When Satan fell, he fell into the choir loft!” This comment may be a bit arcane since contemporary churches may not have a loft or choir, but a ‘praise team” on stage or platform. But maybe McGee was onto something—at least in a few […]

Governor Kay Ivey will have been Governor for almost a decade when she leaves office in January of 2027. She will have been Governor longer than anyone in state history other than George Wallace. She is also the first woman elected Governor in her own right. In addition, she is the first female Republican Governor […]

Our global economy is underpinned by the ability to move goods and food relatively efficiently across the world, allowing producers and consumers to connect.  From bananas to microchips, luxury goods to automobile components – global trade has created a higher standard of living for billions of people and fostered the creation of trillions of dollars […]

What is unfolding in Minneapolis is not spontaneous unrest, nor is it simply the expression of social grievance. It follows a familiar and deliberate pattern — one that prioritizes pressure, public shaming, and narrative control over facts or due process. The stated issue is never the true objective. The real objective is power, and Minneapolis […]

Alabama has seen a staggering number of law enforcement deaths in recent years, with over a dozen police officers and sheriff’s deputies shot and killed in the line of duty since 2019 alone. Many more have been critically wounded. These tragedies are a stark reminder of the dangers faced by the men and women who […]

Qualifying for Alabama’s 2026 primary elections closed on Friday, January 23. With that deadline now behind us, voters deserve a clear look at who has put their name on the ballot and what that means for the offices they seek. In Lee County, there has been a troubling development in the race for Revenue Commissioner […]

As Alabama continues to grow and evolve, so too must our approach to addressing critical needs within our community. Today, our education system faces a shortage of prospective teachers, and we need to be creative and innovative in developing solutions. That is why I have introduced legislation creating the Military Veteran Temporary Teaching Certificate (SB149), […]

One year ago, President Donald J. Trump returned to the White House with a clear mandate – put America first again. Twelve months later, the results are not just talking points and campaign promises. They are showing up in paychecks, power bills, grocery aisles, and at job sites across Alabama. Here at home, lower costs […]

Affordability is often used as a political slogan, but in Alabama, it is a real, everyday concern for families, seniors, and businesses. And the truth is simple: affordability depends on stability: stable communities, stable jobs, and stable, reliable energy. Energy is more than what comes through a power line. It is one of the most […]

At the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), we talk a lot about collaboration and partnerships, but I want to take some time today to discuss what that truly looks like. Whether it is workforce development, infrastructure investment, tax and regulatory policies, or even childcare, all these issues are critical to our state’s overall economic growth […]