Opinion & Policy
Importance of supporting our public schools
Dear Editor, Public schools are the heart of our communities, and we should think carefully about any big changes to the system that supports them. Some folks believe breaking down the Department of Education or moving it under another department would improve things by giving more control to states and local leaders. While…
Read MoreYour county government
By Chuck Bradley Chair, Coosa County Republican Party County government in Alabama is made up of county commissions that are responsible for the legislative and administrative functions of each county. The Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) provides legal, technical and policy advice to county officials. The county commission is the single governing body of each county. Early on county…
Read MoreThe sky is NOT falling
Happy Valentine’s Day! Take time today to let those special people in your life know how much they mean to you. Every day should be Valentine’s Day! We live our lives at such a fast pace these days it’s hard to make the small, most important things our priorities. But priorities should be at…
Read MoreRep. Figures announces bill to broaden health care coverage because of Alabama’s refusal to expand Medicaid
Special to the News Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) announced on Tuesday that he is a lead co-sponsor for the Cover Outstanding Vulnerable Expansion-Eligible Residents Now (COVER Now) Act to expand health care coverage to millions of Americans who remain uninsured because of state-level refusals to accept federal Medicaid expansion funds. “People across Alabama…
Read MoreDevastating consequences of federal funding freezes
Dear Editor, As a Christian and an independent, moderate voter who believes in capitalism and entrepreneurialism, I feel compelled to address the devastating consequences of federal funding freezes or limitations on rural children. Unfortunately, here in Rockford, it’s hard to be either an independent or a Democrat, so I have to register as a Republican…
Read MoreLarger government vs. smaller government
The debate over the role of government often centers around the balance between (larger government) more government intervention and (smaller government) less government involvement in various aspects of society. Here are some pros and cons for each. Larger Government Pros: Public Welfare: Increased government involvement can lead to better social services, such as healthcare, education and housing, helping to reduce inequality…
Read MoreAlabama Legislature back in Montgomery for busy session ahead
The Alabama Legislature returned to the Statehouse this week for the 2025 regular session with a full agenda. This past month all of the headlines were from Washington, D.C., but there is plenty of hometown business to attend to right here in Alabama. Alabama lawmakers have rightly said they plan on making public safety…
Read MoreIt’s not about the money
The Alabama Legislature is now in session for 2025. They have quite a number of bills already pre-filed on their agenda covering many topics and issues. If you are interested you can go to the website for the Alabama Legislature for more information. But I want to give an update on the Choose Act…
Read MoreGov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey during her state of the state address Tuesday evening unveiled the public safety package. “Bolstering public safety is my number one priority this session, and I am proud to partner with Speaker Ledbetter and a bipartisan group of legislators in putting forward a package of bills that…
Read MoreIn agreement
Dear Editor, I would like to thank Katherine Rodman for a great, honest, truthful letter. She could not have written it any better. Too many of us are afraid to speak the truth and are focusing on the less important issues, politics and party, etc. It is about the devastating reality of natural disasters…
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