Opinion Opinion | Alabama farmers need Congress to regulate hemp Congress has set December 11 as the date when most hemp products will lose their legal standing under federal law. William GranberryOctober 15, 2026
Elections Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes A national poll finds seniors across party lines oppose Medicare Advantage funding cuts and say lawmakers’ votes could influence support. StaffOctober 15, 2026
This Matters with Bill Britt When a president chooses war When America has not been attacked, no president should choose war alone and no Congress should evade its constitutional responsibility. StaffAugust 27, 2026
Featured Opinion Opinion | Washington has kept immigration broken. Now America needs workers Washington spent decades exploiting immigration politically. Now an aging workforce may force the country to build a system that works. Bill BrittJuly 29, 2026
This Matters with Bill Britt When should America go to war? War demands evidence, constitutional restraint and public accountability before Americans sacrifice lives for conflicts that cannot be justified responsibly. StaffJuly 13, 2026
Congress Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care Pharmacy Benefit Managers are instrumental partners we have to keep prescription drug costs manageable. Tara ArmbrusterJanuary 20, 2026
Education A&M President Wims testifies before Congress on agriculture, food security threats President Daniel K. Wims calls for stronger funding, research, and innovation to protect America’s farmers and food supply from emerging risks. StaffSeptember 23, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell votes against “partisan” Republican spending bill Sewell opposed the Republican spending bill, criticizing its impact on healthcare, veterans' benefits and education. StaffSeptember 22, 2025
Elections State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and 31 other lawmakers in Alabama endorsed state Rep. Rhett Marques' run for Congress in the 1st District Mary Claire WootenSeptember 11, 2025
Health Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits A consumer advocacy group sounded the alarm that Americans consistently paid the highest prices globally for the same treatments. StaffSeptember 9, 2025