Jul
07
2011

Hunter Education Instructors Needed

Passing on our hunting heritage and positively influencing young Alabama hunters to be safe while afield is extremely important. The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries needs your assistance if you are the type of person who takes pride in protecting our hunting heritage by passing on the finer points of being a safe, [...]

May
13
2011

Cooperation is key to recovery

Posted on Doc’s Political Parlor | May 13, 2011

On April 27, our state was hit with numerous tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Tragically, these storms claimed the lives of over 200 Alabamians and injured hundreds more. Thousands of homes and businesses were devastated as these storms moved across our state. My heart aches for all [...]

Apr
10
2011

Funding restored for Senior Rx, Meals on Wheels and more last Thursday in the Senate

Posted on Doc’s Political Parlor | April 10, 2011

Last Thursday the General Fund budget passed the Senate,  and Senate Democrats were able to amend the bill fund Senior Rx,  senior Meals on Wheels,  cancer screenings , and prosthesis for Alabamians in need who have lost limbs.

Senior Rx has provided more than $220 million in [...]

Apr
04
2011

Transparency? Actions Speaking Lounder Than Words.

April 04,  2011

Transparency is their mantra,  but instead they camouflage the process. They say they want the public to see all of what is going on in state government, but instead the public sees a little light while they hide what is taking place.

Even before the session started,  they wanted to bar the [...]

Mar
30
2011

A High Tide Lifts All Boats

Posted on Doc’s Political Parlor | March 30, 2011

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to be in Thomasville for an announcement by G.D. Copper of its plans to build a $100 million plant that will employ more than 300 people. This plant will make Thomasville, Alabama the first and only place in the [...]