Tim Harrison: Mercedes workers are wise to question UAW campaign promises

The United Auto Workers recently won a unionization vote at a Volkswagen manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Now the union is setting its sights on organizing workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama as part of a multi-million dollar campaign to unionize 150,000 workers at more than a dozen non-union auto manufacturing plants in the […]

Dr. Kyle Searcy: Economic stability vs. union promises is a critical choice for Hyundai workers

More than 20 years ago, Montgomery, Alabama's economy relied primarily on the role of state government due to its capital status and employment from Maxwell/Gunter Air Force Base. Other parts of the state benefited dramatically from large-scale manufacturing projects, with Mercedes-Benz locating between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Honda choosing Talladega, and Mazda Toyota putting down roots […]

Economic stability vs. union promises: A critical choice for Hyundai workers

More than 20 years ago, Montgomery, Alabama's economy relied primarily on the role of state government due to its capital status and employment from Maxwell/Gunter Air Force Base. Other parts of the state benefited dramatically from large-scale manufacturing projects, with Mercedes-Benz locating between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Honda choosing Talladega, and Mazda Toyota putting down roots […]

Rep. Jerry Carl visits Fort Novosel, promises ‘duty’ to continue funding improvements

Congressman Jerry Carl visited Fort Novoselle last week and met with base commanders and military officials responsible for the 63,000 acres of land in Alabama's Wiregrass region that serve as the U.S. Army's aviation headquarters. Novosel, formerly known as Fort Rucker, first opened in 1942. Rep. Kahl (R-Mobile) said he has heard firsthand how the […]

Trump Promises Supporters He Will Cut Government Funding Of ‘Transgender Insanity’

Donald Trump promised his supporters at a Republican event in Iowa on Friday that he would cut federal funding for “transgender insanity” and “critical race theory.” “On day one, President Trump will approve an executive order to cut federal funding for schools that inflict critical racial theories, transgender insanity, and other inappropriate racial, sexual, and […]