Our Alabama legislature screams bloody murder when the federal government passes legislation that overrides Alabama’s wishes.
Our legislators proclaim liberty and states’ rights—yet they rule our cities with an iron hand that deny them the ability to govern.
Gov. Kay Ivey just signed a bill requiring cities to get legislative approval for new occupational taxes, blocking a 1% tax passed by the Montgomery City Council last month. Continue reading How Birmingham can avoid a brawl
Today’s guest columnist is Savannah “Sav” Miles.
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(Editor’s note: Nate Woods was executed March 5, 2020. This piece was published March 1)
For those who want Alabama to attract more talent and investment, read this.
You could also save someone’s life. Continue reading 4 days to stop Alabama from executing a man for a crime he didn’t commit
Today’s guest columnist is Bart Starr, Jr.
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(Editor’s note: Nate Woods was executed March 5, 2020. This piece was published February 25.)
In 1998 our family had the honor of meeting a wonderful couple who had endured an unspeakable tragedy. Continue reading Bart Starr, Jr.: Governor Ivey–Please intervene before a man is killed for a crime he didn’t commit
It was an inconvenient and unnecessary experience—and proof that at least one Alabama government agency doesn’t care about its citizens.
I called and immediately got a busy signal. Continue reading Held hostage and powerless in Shelby County
Today’s guest blogger is Roy Wood, Jr.
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I was furious when we moved to Birmingham.
Absolutely furious!
Like most 2nd graders I had my network of friends. I was cool with the local guy at the corner store who gave me extra candy and I‘d finally earned a starting position on the little league team. Continue reading I was furious when we moved to B’ham: Roy Wood, Jr. of Comedy Central
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a more prosperous Birmingham.
Today’s guest blogger is Dr. Jack Trigg. If you’d like to be a guest
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I’m afraid.
While there are many positive things happening in Birmingham and throughout our state, there are negative forces at work.
You have to wonder if our state politicians care about the lives of our citizens or if they just don’t know better. Continue reading Horrified 87 year old physician pours his heart out to Alabama politicians
Today’s guest blogger is Bill Ivey.
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For a moment, let’s assume a few things about the Birmingham metro area.
That the Birmingham mayor and council are the best we’ve had in generations.
That the Jefferson County Commission is in peak form. Continue reading Alabama cities suffocated by a system designed for failure
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Alabama grew by about 12,751 people last year.
That’s less than a sellout crowd at Coleman Coliseum where Alabama plays basketball.
Continue reading Alabama: Stagnant and poorly educated (3 creative ideas)
It really didn’t hit me until my family went to the beach last year.
We arrived in Destin– immediately driving to a nearby Publix on Highway 98 to buy our groceries. Continue reading An ingenious way for Alabamians to earn extra money
ComebackTown is published by David Sher to begin a discussion on a more prosperous metro Birmingham.
Today’s guest blogger is Bruce Ely. If you’d like to be a guest blogger, please click here.
Alabama cities and counties depend heavily on revenues from sales taxes.
Unlike other states, sales taxes are the largest single source of tax revenue for Alabama municipalities and many counties. Continue reading Alabama worst in the U.S. for sales tax red tape