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Alabama’s original 1901 Constitution had a law whereby the governor could only serve one four-year term and not succeed themselves. In 1968, the law was changed and since then the governor and all other constitutional offices in the state can now serve two consecutive terms.

When I was a young paratrooper I was making my first jump off the ramp at the back of the aircraft as opposed to jumping out the side door. The Jumpmaster was a Green Beret Master Sergeant who did all of the usual air safety checks, gave all …

The stories began appearing soon after Birmingham-Southern College shared our plan to put the College back on sound financial footing. In letters to the editor and social media posts, alumni shared their experiences. Their emotional impact wa…

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Many of you may be surprised to know that politicians and preachers are often friends while on earth. They actually run in the same circles in their communities as well as around the state. It has been my pleasure to have known a good many Go…

This winter, prices for the main energy sources used to heat homes have continued to skyrocket. Families are forced to pay 45% more for heating oil, 25% more for natural gas, and 11% more for electricity. It is projected that these price incr…

As we prepare for the 2023 Alabama Legislative Session, I and my Democratic colleagues will be presenting several pro-growth economic bills designed to help hard-working Alabamians prosper and keep more money in their pockets. Our comprehensi…

This past week the nation watched in embarrassed fascination as a Chinese spy balloon was allowed to meander its way across the country and hover over sensitive US military facilities for days on end. What is clear about this provocative act …