Editorials
Our view: Opening your government: Meetings and deliberations
Our state’s Open Meetings Act was passed, according to the Alabama Press Association, “with the purpose of ensuring ...
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Our view: There’s no place like home — for grads
The graduation season is upon us. It is a time when our local and regional high schools will ...
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Our view: To protect, to serve, to risk death for our community
Many of us noted that flags on government buildings were at half-staff Monday. A recent meeting with Alabama ...
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Editorial: Advance space exploration can be achieved with moon mission announcement
The U.S. is going back to the moon! NASA recently named the four astronauts who will fly around ...
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Our view: A dangerous proposal
Politicians in Montgomery are considering legislation that would allow local governments to post legally mandated public notices on ...
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Column: We should all be angry about Dadeville shooting
My name is Kaitlin Fleming Hoskins. You’ve seen my byline appear in this paper for the last couple ...
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Our view: Government transparency now under local attack
Public notices serve a crucial function in keeping residents and taxpayers informed about the activities of governments. These ...
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Our view: HB106 bucks your right to know
Let’s begin with a simple question: When is the last time you visited your municipal government’s website? Or, ...
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Our view: Mr. President: Level the playing field: Letter asks Biden to call on Congress to pass the JCPA during State of the Union address
Seven leading journalism, media and pro-consumer antitrust advocacy organizations sent a joint letter to President Biden on Jan. 30 calling ...
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Our view: A more transparent state
Sunshine Week — the seven days dedicated annually to spotlighting the importance of the public’s access to public ...