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Masking remains in effect in state
I was able to take a break recently and took my first flight in over a year and I saw an interesting comparison between our ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Submitted Article.
Gambling, budgets remain a priority for legislature
The Legislature is at the midway point of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session. They have used 15 days of their allotted 30-day legislative session. Read more
3 weeks ago by Steve Flowers.
End of COVID may be in sight
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, we may be seeing hope for the end of this craziness. A lot has happened ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Submitted Article.
Birmingham’s inside man is Alabama’s political ‘kingmaker’
Historically, political power in the state has rested in the rural counties. Read more
4 weeks ago by Steve Flowers.
Will Legislature allow Alabamians to vote on gambling revenue for state?
In 1998 Gov. Don Siegelman ran for governor of Alabama on a platform of proposing that his administration would enact legislation creating a state lottery. Read more
1 month ago by Steve Flowers.
COVID cases still on decline
COVID-19 results continue to show a nice decline in both the number of cases tested and the number of positives being reported. We continue to ... Read more
1 month ago by Submitted Article.
Reapportionment, gambling and prisons top priorities
The 2021 legislative session has begun. It will be a monumental and difficult session. Due to COVID restrictions, the logistics of just meeting will be ... Read more
2 months ago by Steve Flowers.
COVID vaccine plan expands
The Coronavirus has been with us for nearly an entire year and I have been writing with weekly up-dates. Read more
2 months ago by Submitted Article.
TRMC seeing positive results
Troy Regional continues to provide care to our community and surrounding community members dealing with the Covid-19 virus. While the number of cases locally have ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted Article.
Outstanding class of freshman state senators
The 2021 Regular Legislative Session begins next week. Over the years I have observed some outstanding classes of freshman legislators. Some standout more than others ... Read more