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 […]

On September 7, 2013, during a foreign visit in Kazakhstan, Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech at Nazarbayev University in Astana. In his speech, Xi announced that his government would be pursuing a strategy to provide for transportation infrastructure development and deepen trade partnerships with China’s neighbors. Xi proposed building a new economic belt […]

October 6-12 is Public Natural Gas Week, a time to reflect on the importance of public natural gas systems across our country and the vital role they play in communities both nationwide and here at home. This commemorative week also coincides with the peak of the 2024 election season, so it’s also a good time […]

As Christians, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in history. Recent studies show a startling revelation—only 51% of Christians in America are planning to vote in the upcoming election. This is startling to me considering the importance of this election and the responsibility of believers to engage in participate in civic engagement. The implications […]

Vice President Harris’ campaign has proposed $25,000 in government downpayment assistance to help Americans afford homes. Many economists, however, have criticized this. Why might government cash not help families buy homes? Housing has certainly become less affordable. The National Association of Realtors’ affordability index hit an all-time low in 2022 and got worse in 2023. […]

As another dangerous and potentially deadly hurricane is set to make landfall in Florida in a few days, communities in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina are still struggling to get all the necessary federal assistance to recover and rebuild from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, the response from the Biden-Harris administration has been […]

This week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released statistics revealing that the Biden-Harris Administration released more than 425,000 convicted criminals into our country this year. This includes 13,000 murderers and nearly 16,000 sex offenders. American families do not support the invasion this Administration has allowed into our country. In July, a Gallup poll found that […]

Energy security means national security, plain and simple.   Access to abundant natural resources that can be used for energy generation gives us the ability to keep the lights on and power our society. Without access to cheap, reliable and consistent energy sources, it becomes increasingly difficult to give communities, employers, local businesses, schools, churches, law […]

As a neurologist, I have the privilege of helping patients manage complex diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS)—a condition that can cause lasting damage to nerves, affecting vision, balance, mobility and cognitive function. For my patients, every moment counts. Yet, the single most frustrating obstacle I face in providing timely care is not the disease itself—it’s […]

Communication has always been critical to international growth, development and understanding, but we take the ability of people to communicate for granted as most everyone has immediate access to phones, email, and text messaging.  While instant communication is new, not too long ago, the main source of communication was the written word, transmitted primarily by […]

Violent crime is a complex issue influenced by various social, economic, and systemic factors. The fundamental question is what are the common denominators in all high-crime areas, and, secondly, what would it take to eradicate them. Ineffective or disconnected leadership can lead to inadequate policies and resources for crime prevention, community engagement, and social services. […]

It’s no secret our nation is in troubling times, and things have only gotten worse under the failed leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration. I’ve written and spoken often about the border crisis Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have created because this is a massive problem that is plaguing every city and every state in this […]

The Wiregrass region of our state has been known as an agricultural area for over a century. However, in recent decades Dothan, the center and heart of the Wiregrass, has become a medical mecca for southeast Alabama, as well as the panhandle of Florida and a large area of southwest Georgia. Dothan is now a […]

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a Coinbase-sponsored Town Hall at Prevail Coffee in Montgomery. It was an eye-opening event where industry experts, business owners, and policymakers discussed the future of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. One topic of discussion was how cryptocurrencies are changing the world and rewriting the rules on who can access […]

The Republican Party has long been accused of being ineffective by the media and the other side of the aisle. Despite calling out the crisis at our southern border from the beginning and passing effective legislation for border security, this Administration and Democratic lawmakers have only enabled waves of illegals crossing into our country. On […]

Abbeville’s Jimmy Rane has been heralded as the richest man in Alabama.  Indeed, his wealth status has been documented in the Business Bible Forbes Magazine. He is a legitimate billionaire. Forbes estimates his net worth at $1.2 billion. Jimmy is the only billionaire I have ever met. However, you would never know he was a […]