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February 22, 2008
Like state, Alabama universities face difficult budget choices
Alabama’s major state universities are backed into a financial corner. Not because of a lack of contributions from donors. Not because of a lack of tuition fees collected by a growing student population. And not because of a lack of sales or merchandising.
February 21, 2008
PAC-to-PAC bill should not have loopholes
The House got it right, and the Senate is messing with what could be a good thing.
February 20, 2008
Legislature needs to keep hands off of two-year system
Alabama legislators have had enough to do with contributing to the corruption within the state’s two-year college system, so a bill introduced in the Legislature designed to create a separate school board governing junior colleges only lends itself to skepticism right off the bat.
February 19, 2008
Color of skin should not be issue
I had an engaging conversation recently with a classmate about the presidential race, specifically about Sen. Barack Obama.
Too many lobbyists hard to sift through
It was reported this week that a record 550 lobbyists have already registered in Montgomery in an attempt to wield their influences on our Legislature this year.
February 15, 2008
Lee County Superintendent building legacy in less than a year
Last year was a difficult time for Lee County Schools. Long-time superintendent John Painter was reassigned after 16 years in the school system’s top spot. Uncertainty cast its ominous shadow as the system plodded toward a new school year without a person in the lead role.
Proposed raises for Opelika leaders go through the roof
Opelika city leaders deserve raises, but not to the extent that has been proposed.
February 13, 2008
Child predators deserve no legal loopholes
Did you know that sexual predators in Alabama who believe they are soliciting children online, but are really soliciting an undercover sting operator, are guilty of nothing.
February 12, 2008
Means by which America elects president needs overhaul
When the majority in what is supposed to be a democratic process doesn’t necessarily always win, red flags go sky-high.
February 11, 2008
Southern Union plays integral role in community
Southern Union employs 192, and there’s a pretty good chance an overwhelming majority of these folks are honest, hard-working people, striving for the betterment of their school and students.
February 08, 2008
Brittany Branyon: Military draft would further anti-war cries
How would you feel if you received a call from the local Army recruiting office and were told you were going to be spending the next year overseas, away from everything you know? If you knew you were going to be in harm’s way, would you show up to ship out?
Byrne slowly bringing integrity to 2-year system
It’s just going to get worse. Alabama two-year college chancellor Bradley Byrne said he believes more state lawmakers and “other people in public light” will face charges in an investigation that centers on corruption within the system.
February 07, 2008
Ethics commission did wrong by not reprimanding Bishop
Shame on the Alabama Ethics Committee for not punishing State Sen. Charles Bishop (R-Arley), whose punch in the face of a fellow senator — on the Senate floor — last year was caught on tape and broadcast nationwide.
February 06, 2008
Skyrocketing budget, deficit present challenge to nominees
Whoever wins the presidency this November, it’s apparent they’re inheriting a financial crisis. As of Super Tuesday, the escalating national debt was $9.2 trillion and President Bush’s record $3.1 trillion budget for the 2009 fiscal year doesn’t figure to do anything to help.
February 05, 2008
Take advantage of right to vote by heading to polls
You have an important decision to make today.
February 04, 2008
Legislators must work together—or fail
If Alabama’s Legislature doesn’t work together this year, many of the important bills brought to the table will die a neglectful death and state taxpayers again will not get their money’s worth from the men and women they put into office.
February 01, 2008
BRAC is coming and local schools must be prepared
Schools in Lee County and Phenix City that will be affected by BRAC have no choice. They must be prepared for an influx of thousands students, beginning in 2010.
January 31, 2008
Local legislators appear in tune with county’s needs
Last Wednesday’s meeting between Lee County commissioners and the Lee County Legislative Delegation is a positive sign that shows leaders in the area are working
together.
July 02, 2006
Packard best bet for secretary of state
It is time for new, fresh ideas from Alabama’s Office of Secretary of State. Those ideas should not come from the incumbent, Democrat Nancy Worley. Instead, these ideas should come from someone within the department’s Elections Division.
