Each year on Nov. 11., our nation pauses to honor the many men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day began as a day to reflect on the sacrifices and heroism of all who stepped up in service to our country, and it falls on Nov. 11 because this […]

Alabama is a one-party, ruby red Republican state. This is a given in both state and national political races – especially presidentially, as you saw earlier this week. The proof is in the pudding. With Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump’s triumphant conquest of our state on Tuesday, that makes 12 straight Presidential races in which […]

As we approach Veterans Day this Monday, we are reminded of the profound sacrifices made by millions of men and women who have served our nation in both war and peace. This day serves as both a time for reflection and gratitude and as an opportunity to address the pressing mental health needs of our […]

In the summer of 2015, I was between my freshman and sophomore years at Hope College. I was studying political science, and I was active in the College Republicans chapter. I always considered myself a close observer of the political news and events of the day, but as the Presidential election cycle kicked into gear […]

When I first came to Washington to represent Alabama’s First Congressional District in Congress, Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats controlled the U.S. House. Just a few days after I got here, the Biden-Harris administration took office. I witnessed firsthand the constant chaos, abuse of authority, and reckless spending, plus the erosion of personal freedom and […]

With balloting in the 2024 presidential election slated to begin in less than 24 hours, most Alabamians are already firm in their choice of which ticket to support. But if you remain among the handful of undecided voters, I feel it is important to offer a few facts to explain why a vote for Donald […]

America will elect its 47th President next week. At least 99% of the votes will be cast by American citizens. With millions of illegal immigrants having poured through our country’s southern border over the past four years, there will be some illegal ballots cast by non-citizens. The opening of the border by the Democratic administration […]

Across our state, working moms are forced to choose between their jobs and their families. In Alabama, women’s workforce participation rate is 52% compared to men’s at 63%. As CEO of Momentum, an organization created to advance women in the workplace, I see mothers faced with this choice all too often, and there has to […]

For a communist country, it was strange to have an unsanctioned gathering of a million people, but 40 years ago in Poland, the funeral of a simple parish priest brought the nation to a halt to pay their last respects. Father Jerzy Popiełuszko was not known as a great scholar or a powerful intellectual. In […]

Voters in thirteen South Alabama counties in the 2nd Congressional District will go to the polls on Tuesday to elect the state’s newest representative in Washington D.C. This election is of the utmost importance to all Alabamians. If the Democrat nominee for the seat, Shomari Figures is victorious instead of Republican Caroleene Dobson, it will […]

Every time I go to the gas pump, I cannot help but get a little mad, and I don’t think that I am alone. The Biden-Harris Administration’s energy policies have been disastrous for working-class Americans. As Americans, we are blessed with bountiful natural resources, especially oil and natural gas. But this administration is determined to […]

One of the greatest achievements of the Trump administration and the Republican-controlled Congress during the beginning of President Trump’s term was passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in January of 2018. These Trump Tax Cuts, which did not get a single Democratic vote, were the largest overhaul of the tax code in roughly […]

We are down to the final days of our 2024 Presidential Year. We go to the polls Tuesday, November 5, to elect the next President of the United States.  We have no good statewide races in Alabama this year. All our important state offices are up for election in 2026. However, thanks to the federal […]

During the final televised debate for Alabama’st 2nd Congressional District on Thursday night, one topic emerged with striking clarity: The future of the I-10 bridge project and its funding. Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson presented a clear plan to fund the bridge without implementing a toll. Her Democrat opponent, Shomari Figures, did not. “The Bridge and […]

“The Star-Spangled Banner,” our National Anthem, celebrated its 210th Anniversary on September 14, 2024.  As I reflect on our National Anthem and its longevity, I feel compelled to share a few thoughts about its history and why continued reverence for the anthem is especially important to me and to our society. In recent years, some […]

Since the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been at the center of political conversation in Alabama and nationally. A lot has been said about IVF, but everyone should agree that it is about bringing new life into the world. At its core, IVF is about giving people struggling with infertility the ability […]

Roughly two years ago, the Biden-Harris administration rammed through their so-called “Inflation Reduction Act (IRA),” claiming it would stop inflation and get prices under control for struggling Americans. From the moment they introduced this bill, I was opposed to it for numerous reasons. This was the bill that included $80 billion for the IRS to […]

All politics is now nationally partisan driven in most of the country and definitely in Alabama. Alabama is a one-party state when it comes to national and state general elections. For about 80 years, we were a one-party Democratic state. For the past 60 years we have become a one-party Republican state in presidential elections. […]

This month, we celebrated National Farmer Day, a vitally important group of people for our country to recognize, especially in Alabama. Alabama has over 37,000 farm operations spanning more than 8.6 million acres. These producers raise cattle, cotton, peanuts and everything in between to keep our store shelves stocked and our dinner tables full. Unfortunately, […]

In less than 30 days, the voters across the country will be asked to go to the polls to decide who will be the next president of the United States of America.  The Nov. 5 election is by far one of the most important elections for America to take place in our lifetimes. I truly […]

As a fire chief in Jefferson County, I know just how precious every second is during an emergency. Whether we are responding to a house fire, a car accident or a medical crisis, the time it takes for first responders to reach the scene can be the difference between life and death. That’s why fire […]

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Goldwater landslide which was the tidal wave that swept the deep south into the Republican party. Alabama and the South had voted solidly Democratic for President for over 80 years prior to 1964. Every constitutional officeholder in Alabama and every congressman and senator representing Alabama in […]

In recent weeks, Alabama’s laws impacting the health care market were proven to be onerous and costly for taxpayers. It was reported that the Hoover Health Care Authority spent over $1 million in legal fees to fight back against a competitor opposing Hoover’s bid to open a new ambulatory surgery and medical diagnostic center. The […]

In 2018, while I was serving as House Majority Leader, a woman visited my office to share the story of her son. She had done her research and knew that I was a father of two sons, which made her words hit close to home. Her son had struggled with mental health issues for most […]