With so much news to absorb in recent months, it has been easy to overlook the continuing small business crisis in our state.
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Perry Hooper: Trump Wins 2019 Hands Down
Well-known Wall Street veteran Jim Cramer reported to his associates at MSNBC “this is best economy of his lifetime” and as much as they may regret it, they must give credit to the president.
Perry Hooper: Congressman Martha Roby a True Public Servant
By PERRY HOOPER, JR. A public servant is defined as someone who works honorably, conscientiously, and with dedication putting the public’s interest above their own. This truly defines Martha Roby. Since first entering public life on the Montgomery City Council 16 years ago at age 26, Martha Roby has always done the right thing for her...
Perry Hooper: Sarah Sanders is a Great American
By PERRY HOOPER, JR Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been one of Trump’s most loyal supporters and confidants, almost constantly at his side during his two and a half years at the White House and during the campaign before. When asked about her departure from the White House Trump stated: “She’s done an incredible job, “She’s...
Perry Hooper: Stop talking and get to work
Democrats have proven that they will do just about anything to obstruct President Trump’s agenda in order to win in 2020, no matter how dire the consequences are for the country.
Opinion: Level the Playing Field for Small Craft Breweries in Alabama
We founded Monday Night Brewing, an Atlanta-based craft brewery, with a clear purpose - “to deepen human relationships over some of the best beer in the country.”
Perry Hooper: Kay Ivey :True Leadership When Alabama Needs it the Most
"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets people to do the greatest things." – Ronald Reagan
Perry Hooper: Democrats Have Declared War on the Constitution
Having failed to lock in lasting change of power during the Obama era and the Mueller Report exonerating President Trump, Democrats now hope to create a situation where the Supreme Court has power over the executive and legislative branches by adding up to six liberal Justices.
Jim Searcy: Protect Alabama’s economic development efforts
By JIM SEARCY, Executive Director of the Economic Development Association of Alabama The Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act was passed last year to provide clarity to an issue that could have crippled Alabama’s economic development efforts. The bill was necessary to provide clarity regarding a requirement for economic developers and site selectors to register as lobbyist to...
Perry Hooper: President Trump Hits a Home Run
By PERRY HOOPER, JR The never-Trumper faction of the Republican Party was wrong. The mainstream media was — and continues to be wrong. The Democrats just don’t get it. Two years into the Trump agenda to Make America Great Again the state of our union, is incredibly strong and getting better every day. The President...
Alabama Power raises rates to deal with coal ash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Power Company has raised electric rates this year to pay for closing coal ash ponds around the state. Al.com reports the company requested the increase so it will comply with rules set up by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2015. Utility spokesman Michael Sznajderman says Alabama Power is changing...
Graham, wary of politics in life, gets Capitol salute
By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — He felt stung by the politics that helped define his life — and resolved to keep a distance. But in death, the Rev. Billy Graham is getting a rare tribute from the nation’s top political leaders under Capitol Rotunda. President Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate...
Bills would lower penalties for marijuana possession
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Two legislative committees will debate proposals to lower the penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana. The House and Senate Judiciary committees on Wednesday will consider the bills by Rep. Patricia Todd, a Democrat, and Sen. Dick Brewbaker, a Republican. The bills would make possession of an ounce or less of...
Trump to tackle mental health, school safety – but not guns
By CATHERINE LUCEY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring the nation united and grieving with “one heavy heart,” President Donald Trump is promising to tackle school safety and “the difficult issue of mental health” in response to the deadly shooting in Florida. He made no mention of the scourge of gun violence. Not always a natural...