My notebook of observations from 2023 was so full that I will continue this week. Our new United States senator, Katie Boyd Britt, has proven to all of us that she is indeed the superstar we predicted she would be. She is sensational. She has certainly not disappointed. She is on course to be one […]

September 30, 1993, marked a watershed moment in Alabama history. That is the day Mercedes-Benz went against the grain and chose our state to be the home of their first U.S. manufacturing facility. It was a decision that changed the future of our state like no one could have imagined. Fast forward more than thirty […]

A recent Heartland Institute and Rasmussen Reports poll found widespread irregularities in the 2020 election. While whether this proves theft of the presidential election is debatable, it certainly demonstrates serious issues with voting by mail. The poll was conducted during the first week of December with 1,085 respondents. Thirty percent of respondents claimed to have […]

I have said from day one if we follow the money, we will be able to expose the truth about the Biden Crime Family. All three House committees currently investigating President Biden have exposed many of his corrupt business dealings through releasing bank records and issuing subpoenas to family members. Additionally, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability released […]

One hundred years ago, Vladimir Lenin died. Lenin was an unlikely revolutionary. His story was not one of meager beginnings or social depravation. Rather, he came from a family of means that had little connection with the proletariat he came to champion. He was well educated, attended college, and became a lawyer. But, during his […]

I know we are in a new year, but allow me to look back into 2023 and share with you some observations and accolades from the last year. My old friend Mac McArthur has been Executive Director and Chief Cook and Bottle Washer of the Alabaman State Employees Association for 26 years now. He is […]

This week, I marked the one-year anniversary of my swearing-in to the United States Senate, capping a whirlwind twelve months of work on behalf of the people of Alabama. I’m proud of the fact that my team and I were able to hit the ground running on day one, working diligently not only to deliver […]

Tom Greene is a 55 year-old executive, husband and father. He’s the author of “Wit and Wisdom” and writes frequently on topics like happiness, family, spirituality and friendship. In 2006, actress Reese Witherspoon was awarded the Oscar for her epic role in “Walk the Line.” In her acceptance speech, she summarized her thoughts on her […]

The House returns to Washington next week to begin the second session of the 118th Congress. My top priority this year is to take the fight to President Biden and fix the damage he’s done to this country. We must secure our southern border, protect life, and rein in reckless government spending. Last year, the House […]

For years, the question has lingered throughout Alabama: lottery or no lottery? To game or not to game? The answer? Folks, it is already here! If you haven’t ventured into any of Alabama’s three casinos owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians – Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Wetumpka, Wind Creek Casino and Hotel […]

Tomorrow, we will turn the page on the calendar and begin a new year. Funny, the year is new but I just don’t feel it. It may be a new year but my body reminds me that no matter how new the year, the equipment is still a 1960 model. Time seems to be accelerating […]

As is my custom, my yearend column is devoted to acknowledging meaningful Alabama political leaders who passed away during the year. This year I will highlight only one. Roger Bedford passed away in October at 67. He was not just a meaningful Alabama political figure; he was a giant. Roger died far too early. Roger […]

Alabama has had a Judiciary branch since its statehood in 1819. Almost a half Century after the Judicial branch was established by the Constitution of 1819, in 1868, the newly ratified Constitution provided for the selection of all judges, including Supreme Court Justices, by popular vote. Eventually, in 1969, added to the Chief Justice, the […]

Everybody makes mistakes, but government accountants seem particularly error prone.  With 70 million Americans receiving Social Security payments annually, mistakes are inevitable. But the Social Security Administration aggressively pursues repayment years or even decades later as detailed in Social Security Horror Stories by Lawrence Kotlikoff and Terry Savage. The repayment efforts can cause immense hardship. […]

I’ve written before about how House Republicans have hit the ground running, fulfilling our Commitment to America – this includes building an economy that’s strong, a nation that’s safe, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable to the American people. I’m proud to report we have continued delivering on this commitment, […]

The Supreme Court of Colorado recently held in Anderson v. Griswold that President Donald J. Trump should not appear on Colorado’s 2024 Republican Primary ballot because President Trump is prohibited from serving as President under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution because President Trump engaged in an insurrection. The holding that President […]

As Christmas approaches, Sen. Katie Britt prepares to mark one year in office. Those of us who have known her since before she was elected to the Senate, knew she would be successful, but we could not have imagined the accomplishments and achievements that she has had over the past 12 months.  In all my […]

If the federal government is being a grinch this Christmas, my office can help. A frustration I often hear from constituents is that it seems like Congress isn’t doing enough for the American people. While I often share that frustration, I want to make sure you and your family know that my office works on behalf of […]

Congress’s most important responsibility is providing our men and women in uniform the equipment and training they need to protect us every day. The Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act does just that. The FY24 NDAA authorizes a total of $886.3 billion in spending for the Department of Defense and includes $316.6 million in […]

In the competitive business landscape where states battle for investment, Alabama has quietly but steadily ascended the ranks, earning recognition for the nation’s most favorable regulatory environment and the sixth-best overall ranking for doing business. Contrary to cynics like CNBC, which earlier this year labeled Alabama as one of the worst places to live and […]

Amidst the backdrop of Alabama grappling with tornado devastation over the weekend, an escalating crisis at our southern border, and the nation’s debt nearing a staggering $34 trillion, Congressman Gary Palmer took a taxpayer-funded jaunt to Argentina. This trip symbolizes a broader issue plaguing our political landscape. It’s a glaring example of how career politicians, […]

As Alabama High School Athletic Association officials put the wraps on their fall schedule with the Super 7 Championships at Bryant-Denny Stadium, they will begin assembling enrollment numbers to determine which schools will be placed in each of the seven classifications designated for athletic competition in 2024-26. They’ll also visit the private school dilemma, a […]

In my 2015 book, “Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories,” I have a chapter entitled “Alabama’s Three Greatest Senators.” I chronicle the lives and accomplishments of Richard Shelby, Lister Hill and John Sparkman. Last week we gave you the history of Lister Hill. This week we will give you a […]

This year, Senator Tommy Tuberville brought national attention to the Biden administration’s illegal and immoral abortion policies. He has stood unapologetic in his courageous commitment to expose and stop the administration’s radical agenda and deserves our praise and admiration.   For nearly 40 years the Department of Defense (DOD) has been prohibited by law from paying for elective […]