AL Gov. Kay Ivey’s Terrible Decision Will Cost Lives
Clete Wetli | April 2, 2020 | Opinion Article
Gov. Ivey seems to think that her Marie Antoinette response of “let them eat cake” will suffice until the virus magically subsides on its own.
Gov. Ivey Awards $9.5 Million in Grants to Expand Broadband Access
Dakota Layton | April 1, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic becomes more devastating across the United States, students are continuing their academic studies online. Public schools and universities across the country have closed their campuses and fully transitioned to an online instruction platform. Communities are thus reliant on access to broadband...
Alabama’s Healthcare System Isn’t Built to Withstand A COVID-19 Pandemic
Dakota Layton | March 28, 2020
As of today, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 103,321 cases of COVID-19 within the United States of America and they have also confirmed 1,668 deaths as a result of COVID-19. The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed that there...
Republican Lawmakers Criticize Governor Ivey’s Plan to Close Non-Essential Businesses
Dakota Layton | March 28, 2020
On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey delivered an update to her State of Emergency declaration for the state of Alabama. Beginning at 5:00 on Saturday, all non-essential businesses in Alabama must close during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-essential businesses include entertainment venues, athletic facilities...
AL Democratic Officials Call For A Shelter-In-Place Order
Dakota Layton | March 26, 2020
This week, prominent Alabama Democratic officials including Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Chris England and Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels have called on Governor Kay Ivey to issue a shelter-in-place order for the state of Alabama. This would require all non-essential businesses in the state...
Trump’s Manifest Incompetence
Clete Wetli | March 24, 2020 | Opinion Article
Trump’s abysmal failure as a leader is shockingly more evident by the hour as the pandemic begins to accelerate in America.
Kay Ivey Extends Tax Deadline In Alabama
Brent Wilson | March 23, 2020
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Revenue announced today that the state income tax filing due date is extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer state income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15,...
Kay Ivey Orders All Beaches Closed, Restaurants/Bars Take-Out Only
Brent Wilson | March 19, 2020
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide health order to aid in Alabama’s efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Statewide Through April 5 All gatherings of 25 persons or more, or gatherings of...
Shelby and Jones Vote For Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package
Dakota Layton | March 19, 2020
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in order to address the economic insecurity faced by many American businesses and citizens during the Coronavirus crisis. The legislation had the bipartisan backing of President Donald Trump and his most powerful political...
Putting Partisan Priorities Aside… For Now
Jeremy Jeffcoat | March 18, 2020 | Opinion Article
So often, we hear that our leaders should put partisanship aside and “get something done”. I’ve never believed that was the best way. First of all, we have to decide what “things” are to be done? We decide that with debate and consensus. There is...