“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” –President George Washington Alabama loves its military and Veterans. From Redstone Arsenal, to Maxwell Air Force Base, to […]

Fifty years ago, Americans were so distracted by Watergate that they failed to notice the unmasking of one of the most consequential spies during the Cold War. Even today, few will remember the name Günter Guillaume; but most will remember a spy precipitating the fall of the West German Chancellor, Willy Brandt. While it is […]

Anxiety in America is at an all-time high right now. It’s the time of year that US high school seniors are learning where they will (or won’t) spend their next four’ish years. Parents and kids know that their future success hinges on a single decision by a group of total strangers. But, getting in the […]

Growing up as a teenager in the 1960s, I served as a page in the Alabama Legislature. One day when I was around 13 years old, I was looking around the House of Representatives and it occurred to me that North Alabama, as well as the state’s largest county, Jefferson, was vastly underrepresented.  Even at […]

As an entrepreneur who started a humble, two-man business nearly 55 years ago that today employs more than 2,000, I am well aware that the backbone of any enterprise is its workforce. No business, big or small, has any chance of success if it doesn’t have good workers. The same is true for our state. […]

Childcare is an essential resource for Alabama’s working parents, yet the supply of quality, affordable, and accessible childcare is not keeping up with the growing demand. Currently, parents in Alabama make up 35% of the workforce. When parents have access to high-quality and affordable childcare, our employers benefit from reduced absenteeism and productivity loss, increased […]

Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week. For those of us who are Christians, this week is a good time to slow down, spend time with family, and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for all of us.  Easter is a cornerstone of our Christian faith, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It […]

Every parent knows that raising a family comes with important decisions: where to send your child to school, what after-school activities they will participate in, or where you’ll take them to daycare. These decisions come at a significant cost, especially in an economy marked by Joe Biden’s soaring inflation rates. As inflation continues its upward […]

The most interesting and paramount race on the ballot in the March 5 primaries was the one for the new open Second Congressional District. This gerrymandered new district was created by the Federal Courts to implement a new Democratic/Black District in the Heart of Dixie. The Democratic nominee will be favored to win this seat […]

While securing our southern border, cutting wasteful government spending, and holding the Biden administration accountable are a few of my top priorities, I also make sure my team and I are doing all we can to work on your behalf with federal agencies.  This is one of the most important parts of my job as your […]

Last spring, the Alabama Legislature passed the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Act with a unanimous vote in the Senate and a supermajority in the House.  The program was established to provide loans to eligible institutions experiencing financial hardship that could lead to closure. The leadership of both houses, everyone engaged in […]

There were very few surprises in our March 5 primary results.  Since we are essentially a one-party Republican state when it comes to presidential, national, and statewide politics, most of the action was in the GOP Primary. The big winners were Donald Trump, Barry Moore and Sarah Stewart. As expected, Donald Trump trounced all his […]

As Alabamians, we pride ourselves on being supportive of our neighbors, communities, and most importantly, our children. Doing the best we can for Alabama’s children is a topic that usually brings even the most polarized individuals together for the common good. “A rising tide lifts all boats” is what we believe when efforts are debated […]

The Alabama Legislature has been in session for fifteen legislative days, marking the midpoint of the 2024 legislative session. Alabamians work hard each day to provide for their families, and they deserve results from their elected officials. Before the 2024 legislative session began, Alabama Senate Republicans outlined a vision of legislative priorities we would accomplish […]

Last week, I helped pass a bill that has a lot of wins for Alabama’s First Congressional District.  I am excited this bill brings almost $30 million of your tax dollars back home rather than allowing it to go to liberal states like New York and California. Most importantly, this bill cuts more than $200 […]

I had the privilege of being the Director of the Alabama Development Office during the Hyundai recruitment, Chairman of the Montgomery County Commission when the plant opened, and three-term Montgomery Mayor for many of the plant expansion projects. During our many visits with Hyundai and suppliers and multiple trips to Korea, I have come to […]

Over the past three and a half years, we have watched as President Biden took every possible step to weaken our nation. We have seen the Taliban grow more powerful in Afghanistan. We awoke on an October morning to the news of Hamas attacking Israel, one of our closest allies. We have been forced to […]

When the Legislature adjourned for the weekend on February 15th, plenty of challenging issues were already waiting for us to return the following week. The House was preparing for a vote on the CHOOSE Act and other priority items. The Senate was working on issues like election security and legislation dealing with DEI. The session […]

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege to meet with small business owners, farmers, educators, and families across South Alabama. Time and time again their number one concern is the chaos down at our Southern Border.  I proudly supported the passage of the strongest border security bill that has ever passed Congress. H.R. […]

HB229, sponsored by State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northport), is being promoted by the College Republican Federation of Alabama to highlight the native biodiversity that Alabama has to offer. The promotion of native grasses and conservation efforts creates benefits to Alabama’s ecosystems overall. These benefits include the ability of small mammals, wildflowers, and ground-nesting birds to […]

On March 5, 1774 – 250 years ago Tuesday – John Hancock cemented his legacy as a leader of colonial resistance to British rule when he delivered his “Boston Massacre Oration” on the fourth anniversary of the murder of civilian colonists by British troops. The tragic event was a touchstone of resistance to royal subjugation […]

President Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren recently criticized “shrinkflation”. The details are secondary to the larger question of who decides how to respond to changing economic conditions, businesses, or government officials? I will consider Sen. Warren’s comments here, as President Biden largely repeated her points. If you have never heard the term, shrinkflation refers […]

Alabama stands at an economic crossroads, and the path we take will determine if the record low unemployment and historic industrial recruitment successes of the past several years will continue or whether we return to the days of decades ago when wages were low, jobs were scarce, and meeting even the most basic financial obligations […]

Over the weekend, several members of the Alabama House Republican Caucus were targeted by ads claiming that their votes to reinstate IVF treatments to families in Alabama will protect those who intentionally cause the death of an unborn child. These ads are mischaracterizing the legislation and the group that is running these advertisements, the American […]