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Justin Bogie: Richard Shelby’s retirement could mean less federal dependency, more fiscal responsibility for Alabama and the nation

Some Alabamians may think it is great that Senator Shelby has brought so much “bacon” back to Alabama. But is it really?

Sean of the south Alabama News
Sean of the South: Heavenly

Heaven is real. Sometimes it’s hard for us to see it. Sometimes the pain of life can make you blind.

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Justin Bogie talks tax cuts on News Talk 93.1 News & Views

Listen to the Alabama Policy Institute's Senior Director of Fiscal Policy Justin Bogie on News & Views with Joey Clark as they discuss the unwillingness of Alabama political leaders to give real tax relief to struggling Alabama citizens during this time of historic inflation.

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Joey Clark: What if Americans had suspicious minds?

What if the American people had suspicious minds?

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Phil Williams: Spend it like you've got it

We’ve all had times when we had to rob Peter to pay Paul. By that, I mean that I’m sure that most folks have had those days when paying one bill meant not paying another.

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Randy Tatano: Yippee-ki-yay, Merry Christmas!

I just need two things for a perfect Christmas… great food and an action movie in which things explode.

Christmas tree Alabama News
Ashley Carter: A Christmas tree wish

This past week, my family and I took a short trip to the mountains. While we were there, we visited a few stores and did some shopping. I was taken aback by the small tree filled with hand-written wishes as I entered one of the stores.

Tax credits Alabama News
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Business incentives and Alabama jobs

The state legislature will take up reauthorization of the Alabama Jobs Act next session. The reauthorization affords an opportunity to consider economic and ethical questions raised by targeted incentives for businesses.

Bible Christmas Alabama News
Amie Beth Shaver: And we know that hope does not disappoint

For the believer, our hope is placed in a person, born on December 25, over 2,000 years ago.

Sad Christmas Alabama News
Matt Clark: The incarnation and the problem of pain

If you’re dealing with the problem of pain this Christmas, remember that Christ’s birth is the proof that God does indeed care. 

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1819 News Contributor Stephanie Holden Smith talks Alabama's tax surplus on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Contributor Stephanie Holden Smith on Midday Mobile with Sean Sullivan as they discuss Alabama's tax surplus and "rainy day" funds and question why more of these funds aren't returned to taxpayers.

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KCarl Smith: They think we’re stupid

Democrats and establishment Republicans, including Alabama Senator Richard Shelby, have been involved in formulating this huge, unnecessary spending compromise bill, which would keep the new House of Representatives from being able to reduce and eliminate horrible spending now underway, and the programs which that spending supports.

Sean of the south Alabama News
Sean of the South: Miss Fancy

Avondale Park was a glorified zoo. A rest home for animals. There wasn’t much going on in Avondale. People paid a few pennies to see Miss Fancy eat hay and make poop.

Taxes, cut taxes Alabama News
Justin Bogie: Lawmakers should take less money from you in 2023, not look for ways to spend more

Despite early projections that a potential recession may not have as hard-hitting of an impact on Alabama as previously expected, do not expect permanent tax relief for Alabamians in 2023.

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Bryan Dawson talks the McCutcheon-connected QBR scandal on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson on The Jeff Poor Show as they discuss the QBR scandal, how the company hid doctor kickbacks in hourly rates, and the scandal's connection to Mac McCutcheon and his son.

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1819 News Contributor Stephanie Holden Smith talks the lack of Alabama state tax relief on News Talk 93.1 News & Views

Listen to 1819 News Contributor Stephanie Holden Smith on News & Views with Joey Clark as they discuss the lack of Alabama state tax relief compared to many other states, but instead, Alabama has grown state government by 40% over the past few years.

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Stephanie Holden Smith: Finders keepers, losers weepers

Withholding is arguably one of the most damaging things ever done to our country because it allows the government to take what is rightfully earned by you (your money) before you even get your hands on it.

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Joey Clark: Grown men don’t cry on Christmas

Usually when people say “goodbye,” they don’t actually mean it. Most of the world’s farewells are like that — a matter of courtesy born of habit — goodbyes that at best carry the hope of “until we meet again, my friend.” 

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1819 News Contributor Amie Beth Shaver talks the federal so-called Respect for Marriage Act on News Talk 93.1 News & Views

Listen to 1819 News Contributor Amie Beth Shaver on News & Views with Joey Clark as they discuss the so-called Respect for Marriage Act which runs counter to the traditional family unit, the most anti-poverty, anti-crime and pro-health lifestyle as shown for millennia.

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Phil Williams: Twitter tips the scales

Twitter tipped the info scales and just like a pair of cheating fishermen the crowd has now seen them for what they are.

Christmas Tree Alabama News
Randy Tatano: Christmas Tree Wars — Real vs. artificial

After 20 straight days of vacuuming and watching the cat climb the Christmas tree, my mother had reached the end of her rope and said goodbye to real Christmas trees forever.

Family Alabama News
Ashley Carter: Protect them

As new parents, you spend so much time researching and trying to learn all the things that are helpful or beneficial to your children. There are long days and sleepless nights.

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Randy Tatano: Dreaming of a White Christmas? Be afraid. Be very afraid.

By Randy Tatano This time of year, the chance of snow on Christmas Day in Alabama is pretty much a long shot. Sure, we’ve had an occasional...

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Amie Beth Shaver: Respect for marriage?

On Tuesday, December 13, our President signed the Respect for Marriage act, and it affects every one of us.

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Matt Clark: Free speech and the Twitter Files

Over the last two weeks, journalists have been releasing various segments of “The Twitter Files” with Elon Musk’s approval. The content is shocking but not surprising. It confirms what conservatives have known for years: Big tech actively censors us because of its leftist leanings. 

Stephanie Holden Smith Alabama News
1819 News Contributor Stephanie Holden Smith talks the UAH student who sued the university regarding free speech on FM Talk 1065

Listen to 1819 News Contributor Stephanie Holden Smith on Midday Mobile with Sean Sullivan as they discuss UAH student Joshua Greer's suit against the school for violating the Alabama Campus Free Speech Act.

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Listen: 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson breaks down Mac McCutcheon-QBR saga on News Talk 93.1

Listen to 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson on News & Views with Joey Clark as they discuss the QBR scandal, in which outgoing Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon and his son had a financial interest.

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