Politics Articles

Carter Versus Guinea Disease; McConnell on Polio In Alabama

OPINION — Last week, I focused on the infamous “Killer Rabbit” incident President Jimmy Carter endured in April 1979. He was criticized for lack of courage and became the butt of killer rabbit jokes. But in part two of the series, we see Carter has spearheaded a...

Permitting Reform Would Strengthen U.S. Competitiveness, Domestic Energy Production

CONTRIBUTED BY STATE SEN. RANDY PRICE OPINION — The United States must ramp up infrastructure and domestic energy development in order to create jobs, spur economic growth, strengthen national security and help bring down the cost of energy. The best way to ensure we...

Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Exton’s Law

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER Exton's Law, a bill to elimiate discrimination against individuals with disabilities when being reviewed for an organ transplant waiting list, was signed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently. The bill was sponsored by Alabama District 38...

Inside the Statehouse

Friends and Lawyers OPINION — We continue this week with our series of stories about Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom. Big Jim was a true politician, and he was not above straddling the fence, but at least he was honest about it. When...
About Jessica Taylor

About Jessica Taylor

BY GREG MARKLEYFOR THE OBSERVER Grounded in Alabama values of faith and patriotism, Jessica Taylor is a proud conservative, small business owner and...

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Ward 3 Candidate Forum to be Held Jan. 4

The War on Educational Freedom

CONTRIBUTED BYJESSICA TAYLOR Just under two months ago, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) drafted a letter to the Biden Administration...

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Inside the Statehouse

Inside the Statehouse

Jimmy Holley By Steve Flowers Legendary state senator Jimmy Holley has decided to not seek reelection to the State Senate next year after 44 years...

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