The federal government is notorious for creating a problem, then rushing in to create a solution to fix the problem it created. Even worse, these solutions often don’t really fix the problem, yet they end up costing taxpayers a pile of money. The Biden administration’s plan to address the baby formula crisis is a prime […]

I’ve met many famous people throughout my career – presidents, movie stars, authors, Miss Americas, singers, athletes, politicians and more. Some have been impressive, others not so much. Some have had great personalities and seemed genuine, while others were as fake as the thick makeup they wore. Some celebrities are genuine to the core – […]

It’s a seemingly simple request. Surely Washington can lower the price of gasoline to provide Americans relief at the pump. Democrats in the House recently passed the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Protection Act to this effect. Yet as 4,000 years of experience shows, governments have little ability to lower market prices through command. Markets are […]

Though I love the classic oldies of my college days, I have, in recent months, enjoyed listening to podcasts. Everybody seems to have ambition to podcast today. There are just too many to choose from and too little drive time to hear all I wish. I like Megyn Kelly’s podcasts. She’s a good host with […]

We are down to the last few days in the 2022 governor’s race. For the first time in my memory, the governor’s race has been overshadowed by another race. The race to fill the void left by retiring senior U.S. Senator Richard Shelby has eclipsed the interest in the governor’s race. It is an obvious […]

The way I see it, the race for U.S. Senate will come down to the classic matchup: outsider versus establishment insider — us versus them. Pro-Katie Britt Super PACs have spent over $10 million attacking Mike Durant. Watching the establishment use their money and political crony networks to successfully manipulate the image of American hero […]

The Alabama Legislature’s 2022 regular session ended recently, marking the conclusion of a successful quadrennium that began in 2019. Throughout four regular sessions and numerous special sessions, I am proud to say that my colleagues defended Alabama’s conservative values, fought for hardworking Alabamians in every corner of our great state, and took significant steps to […]

Under the leadership of Gov. Kay Ivey, the Alabama we live in today is more prosperous, more educated, and more protected from the whims and demands of the liberal cultural elites than ever before. We are experiencing the lowest unemployment rate in state history and are reaching the point of having more jobs available than […]

Alabama State Parks provide improved access to some of the state’s most scenic and picturesque areas – from our state’s highest point at Cheaha State Park, to the iconic Gulf State Park beaches, to the 11,000-acre oasis in the midst of urban sprawl at Oak Mountain State Park, and many others. All 21 state parks […]

My name is Sharon Ainsworth. I am a resident of Marshall County and the executive director of the Real Life Pregnancy Centers in Albertville and Guntersville. In Alabama’s important U.S. Senate race on Tuesday, May 24, I am strongly supporting Katie Britt to serve as our next senator. I am blessed to be the mother […]

Imagine this: Someone gives you a million dollars to use as you see fit. A year later, you have spent every penny on shiny new objects that you hoped would make your life better. But just like the majority of lottery winners, you are not more successful because you did not make investments that would […]

President Ronald Reagan was the iconic conservative politician. He was also an effective statesman and leader. Reagan’s conservatism was comprised of eleven principles: Freedom. Faith. Family. Sanctity and Dignity of Human Life. American Exceptionalism. The Founders’ Wisdom and Vision. Lower Taxes. Limited Government. Peace Through Strength. Anti-Communism. Belief in the Individual. Reagan’s conservative principles reflect […]

On May 4, I spoke at the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce on the challenges our nation is facing on multiple fronts from Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. I’ve coined them the Four Horsemen of Darkness. I spoke in Huntsville for the simple reason that since the end of World War II, almost […]

There is rarely an idle moment in the world of child welfare, but this time of year deserves a brief pause for reflection and celebration. April was National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a chance to spotlight the importance of protecting children from the devastating effects of child abuse. Now, in May, we commemorate National Foster […]

Folks across the country are paying more for gas every single time they fill up. We’ve hit a new record of $4.20 a gallon in Alabama, which is more than last week, last month and even a few months ago. We are paying nearly double what we were paying this time one year ago. There’s […]

Alabama physicians will have to brush up on their “webside manner” now that a new law is on the books to improve the delivery of telehealth to patients across the state. This new law establishes not only the needed governing framework to allow telehealth technology to grow in our state, but it also includes important […]

Voting is a sacred freedom and one we should all hold dear. Election Day is the one day you get to freely state your opinion, and no one gets to deny it. With the simple stroke of a pen, you can have your say without anyone questioning it. Many men and women have died for […]

San Francisco is one of the most beautiful and affluent cities in the world. And yet San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, have significant and growing homeless populations. Anyone interested in the ills of the West Coast should read Michael Shellenberger’s book “San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities.” His answer: “much of what I and […]

When I was a boy preacher, I heard affirmations from congregants such as, “Preacher, you really stepped on my toes today!” This remark meant I’d either raised my voice or spoke forthrightly about known sins (known sins in that day were smoking and drinking). Another phrase was “You shelled the corn today, preacher!” This comment […]

Fifty years ago, on May 15, 1972, I was a student at the University of Alabama and in my Tuscaloosa apartment when a “Special Report” on the television announced that my father, Gov. George C. Wallace, had been shot and critically injured in an assassination attempt on his life. The frontrunner for the Democratic presidential […]

My name is Kacy Gray. I am a resident of Chilton County, and I am a staunch advocate for protecting the sanctity of life. Alabamians may remember the TV ad from 2020 in which I explained: “Today, I am a proud, pro-life mother of two, but when I was 18, I had an unexpected pregnancy.” […]

One of the best parts of my job is nominating young men and women for appointments at one of our nation’s five military service academies each year. Whether it’s the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Military Academy (West Point), or the Naval Academy, each U.S. Senator or Representative may have a […]

Just about everyone who wants a job in most parts of Alabama should have one by now with unemployment at 2.9%. That low rate is tied for the all-time low in our state’s history. The latest numbers show an improvement over the 3.0% rate in February and 3.7% in March of this year. For the […]

We have been told repeatedly to “follow the science,” which usually means submit to expert rule. But experts, no matter how smart, cannot run society efficiently. Recognizing the limits of experts is not anti-science. The Federal Reserve’s inflation forecasts provide more evidence on this. Adam Smith in 1776 was one of the first to recognize […]