Category: Editorial

By Steve Marshall Alabama Attorney General Americans are among the most generous people on the planet. So where do Alabamians rank? According to the website WalletHub, the Yellowhammer State was number four in the nation in charitable giving during 2016. Only Utah, Arkansas and Minnesota outperformed Alabamians in making contributions to their favorite cause. Being charitable is commendable. However, if you want your hard-earned donations to truly benefit someone in…

By Congressman Bradley Byrne With the House of Representatives out of session during the month of August for a District Work Period, I used the time to travel all across Southwest Alabama listening to the people I represent and seeing the challenges and opportunities facing our area firsthand. Despite what some may believe, the August District Work Period is an incredibly busy and important time. In fact, I held over…

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 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…