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November 14, 2024 - First responders are heroes. They stand ready to answer the call in the face of danger to serve and protect our communities. Often, they are the first to arrive to the scene of an emergency, an accident, or other disaster. When we are facing our worst, they are always their best, and they serve an important role as the backbone of emergency services. In Alabama, I have no doubt that we have the best first responders in America. A big reason why first responders in Alabama...
"The Star-Spangled Banner," our National Anthem, celebrated its 210 th Anniversary on September 14, 2024. As I reflect on our National Anthem and its longevity, I feel compelled to share a few thoughts about its history and why continued reverence for the anthem is especially important to me and to our society. In recent years, some have begun to ask, "Why this anthem?" Moreover, I have noticed that many young people in Alabama do not fully know and understand the history of the anthem. The...