As a physician, I have seen firsthand the problems marijuana use has caused my patients. But I am also a father who grieves for a son who died of an overdose.
We can't count on our leaders. So it's a good thing we can count on the husbands and fathers and good men beyond the halls of the legislature.
Listen to 1819 CEO Bryan Dawson on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss the disconnect between the Alabama GOP party platform, which supports smaller government, and actions by the Alabama legislature, which steadily grows government.
Here are some of the big U.S. Supreme Court decisions we should be watching for.
The topline for the 2023 ETF supplemental appropriations act is unchanged from the governor’s recommendation. However, a closer examination of the bill’s line-items shows a major shift in funding priorities.
Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss the latest grocery tax repeal proposal which prohibits local governments from raising those taxes.
Our flight wasn’t the only thing that’s been diverted recently. There’s conflict abroad; our borders are a mess.
Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss proposed school choice legislation that is being bounced around the legislature but not acted upon.
Listen to 1819 News Editor-at-Large Erica Thomas on "Midday Mobile" with Sean Sullivan as they discuss the Mobile city annexation plans which citizens could vote upon and how to fight the opioid crisis with Narcan and fentanyl test strips.
So, Sen. Tuberville, hold the line. It's the fourth quarter. The clock is ticking, and the other team has their hands on their knees.
There are thousands of jobs on the line, and we need to make sure that companies looking to establish manufacturing bases choose Alabama to set up shop.
More than halfway through the 2023 regular legislative session, strong momentum is building to partially repeal the state’s 4% sales tax on groceries.
The bride looked so beautiful under that clear umbrella, huddled with her husband soon to be — their heads gently touching brow to brow for all the world to see.
Punking the public is bad form. Punking a colleague is unprofessional. Punking the PRICE Act is bad for Alabama’s children.
Our country of freedom is NOT a mere experiment. Our founders fought for freedom, establishing the United States to secure that freedom because they wanted to live free and share that freedom with their children and grandchildren.
We don’t have time for cowering, this is a time for warriors to take back our country!
The band was doing a soundcheck when she walked in. I was behind the piano. “Hi, Sean!” we could all could hear her say.
There is a massive difference in exhibition driving events and finding a safe area to have a little fun. That difference ought to be reflected in the bills.
Alabama is beautiful, affordable, unspoiled, and uncrowded, with a strong economy and the kindest people in the country. Our challenge is to enjoy the benefits of our inevitable growth without losing the very qualities that attract that growth.
If the legislature continues to delay school choice legislation, it’s not because it is too costly or because the program would not improve the quality of education in Alabama’s schools.
While it is sad that SCOTUS is not letting Kacsmaryk’s order about the abortion pill go into effect, the good news is that this is a temporary problem.
After years of extensive review, it’s clear that Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal is the best location to permanently house U.S. Space Command.
A firsthand account of how Alabama’s Early Release Law impacted one of the many victims.
The governor’s words are not matching her actions, and when it comes to our youngest and most vulnerable children, she needs to be held accountable.
Listen to 1819 News Fiscal and Budget Reporter Justin Bogie on "News & Views" with Joey Clark as they discuss the legislative progress on the elimination of Alabama's grocery tax.
Alabamians have made it clear that they don’t want a rebate check. Top lawmakers are now on the same page. Will Gov. Ivey listen?
Allowing biological males to compete in women’s and girls’ sports is unfair, unsafe, and just plain wrong.