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Stopping religious persecution
By Congressman Bradley Byrne This past week, Christians around the world celebrated Holy Week, which culminated on Sunday with Easter. This is a time when we gather with our family and friends to remember the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is about reflecting on the events that led to this treasured weekend. It is about remembering that Jesus was not just an extraordinary individual but he was…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers We in the Deep South have a unique history of political theatrics. The only northern states that rival our colorfulness are New Jersey and Illinois. In those two states you are expected to be corrupt, especially Chicago. Our most colorful southern state has always been Louisiana. The parishes and bayous of the Pelican State gave us Huey Long and other characters. No other states can hold a…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago
Ivey brightens state board meeting
By Larry Lee When Kay Ivey became governor earlier last week, she also became chair of the state board of education by virtue of her office. This, plus the fact that she once taught school, was ample reason for her to attend the state board meeting on April 13. And though she was unable to stay very long, the governor did address the board and the audience with a message of…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago
Being Southern by the signs
By Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson Remember when they busted Miss Cleo, the Jamaican psychic whose “hotline” offered free “supernatural insight into love and money.” Under pressure from the Federal Trade Commission the two companies that ran her operation agreed to shut down, pay a fine, and forgive some $500 million in customer bills. $500 million??? Wasn’t that insight supposed to be free? Well, according to the FTC, Miss Cleo (who…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago
More options for working families
By Congressman Bradley Byrne In the early part of 2017, much of the focus in Congress has been on rolling back damaging policies of the Obama Administration. We have had real success in these efforts, stopping flawed regulations covering everything from education to the Second Amendment to Planned Parenthood. I think it is critically important we continue looking to reverse regulations and policies that do not work. At the same time,…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago