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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Labor Day is the traditional kickoff to an election year. Folks, our quadrennial gubernatorial election year is going to be a doozy. We are in for one heck of a political year next year. Besides the Governor’s race, we have an open Lt. Governor’s race, an open Attorney General’s race, an open Treasurer’s race, and an open Agriculture Commissioner’s race. We have statewide races for Secretary of…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
‘Intensity of storms is manmade’
To the editor: The Republican Congress is divided on many issues. But according to Jeffrey Tobin of CNN, there is one thing they are united on: global warming is a myth. The Houston debacle is a game changer though. Never in modern history has there been such a deluge … over 50 inches, in about 48 hours. Most meteorologists believe the intensity of these storms is manmade … Not an…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Back to school leadership tips
By Congressman Bradley Byrne Earlier this year, I was asked to compile my thoughts on leadership and what it means to be an effective leader. With students back in school, high school football season under way, and college football right around the corner, I wanted to share some highlights from my leadership journey with students, athletes, and others. Throughout my professional and personal life experiences, I’ve found these three simple…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Most people would assume that as the race for the open U.S. Senate began that Luther Strange, the appointed incumbent, was the favorite. However, polling indicated that Roy Moore was the favorite and still is as we head towards the September 26 runoff. The initial polling showed that Moore had a hardcore 30 percent. It was and is as solid as a rock. He had 30 percent…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago