Category: Editorial

Congressman Jerry Carl Thursday night, I sat in shock as President Biden called millions of American voters “extremists that threaten the very foundations of our Republic.” Is this the kind of leadership we want that calls out a segment of Americans simply for having a different view? I have had a front row view in Congress watching the changes over the past 18 months, and actions such as President Biden’s…

Congressman Jerry Carl Although I didn’t enter public service until well into my 50s, I’ve always felt strongly that public servants should be held to a higher standard. This includes everyone from our mayors and city councilors, all the way up to the President of the United States. I think it’s probably safe to assume you agree with me on this.As your Congressman, I hold myself to a high standard…

Congressman Jerry Carl As I travel south Alabama and speak with folks from around our district and state, it’s hard to find anyone who believes our country is headed in the right direction. Between economic struggles, a lack of border security, drugs and crime, and government corruption, a majority of people are frustrated and looking for change.When I’m talking about these issues and some of the things I’m working on…

Congressman Jerry Carl This past Friday, the House voted on the Inflation Reduction Act, and it passed along party lines. You probably heard this bill talked about in the news because the Senate passed it a few days before and then sent it to the House.My office got a LOT of calls from constituents who strongly opposed this bill – and for good reason. Remember last year when Democrats and…

Congressman Jerry Carl Alabama has more than 100,000 low-income kids across the state who depend on free or reduced-priced breakfasts and lunches at school (there are more than 30 million kids who get free or reduced-priced lunch and 14 million who get free or reduced-price breakfast). For many of these students, the meals they get at school are the only full meals they get throughout the day, and they depend…