Thursday, May 16 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:20:04 GMT
In my editorial on Tuesday I chided our legislators for being the last state to pass a no-brainer bill legalizing home brewing. Today I want to challenge them to be one of the first states to pass another no-brainer;More >>
In my editorial on Tuesday I chided our legislators for being the last state to pass a no-brainer bill legalizing home brewing. Today I want to challenge them to be one of the first states to pass another no-brainer;More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:20:07 GMT
Kudos, or perhaps, cheers to the Alabama Legislature for passing HB9, the home brewing bill. Legalized home brewing may not be up there with education reform or prison funding, but it was overdue. More >>
Kudos, or perhaps, cheers to the Alabama Legislature for passing HB9, the home brewing bill. Legalized home brewing may not be up there with education reform or prison funding, but it was overdue. More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-09 23:20:06 GMT
What was the old Pan-Am gas station at the corner of Bibb and Coosa is now no longer. Last weekend that landmark was demolished with nothing remaining where it once stood other than the outline of a foundation. WhatMore >>
What was the old Pan-Am gas station at the corner of Bibb and Coosa is now no longer. Last weekend that landmark was demolished with nothing remaining where it once stood other than the outline of a foundation. WhatMore >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:20:08 GMT
Our editorial last week focusing on Eastdale Mall's new Friday and Saturday night policy of not allowing those under the age of 18 into the mall without adult supervision drew almost unanimous praise.More >>
Our editorial last week focusing on Eastdale Mall's new Friday and Saturday night policy of not allowing those under the age of 18 into the mall without adult supervision drew almost unanimous praise.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-02 23:20:08 GMT
Last week the Eastdale Mall took a position that if you under the age of 18 and want to come to their mall you're going to need adult supervision between the hours of 6pm and 9pm on Friday and SaturdayMore >>
Last week the Eastdale Mall took a position that if you under the age of 18 and want to come to their mall you're going to need adult supervision between the hours of 6pm and 9pm on Friday and SaturdayMore >>
Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -
There's been a lot of talk lately about jobs and what the government is doing to create more opportunities for hardworking American's.
Would it be surprising to know that the same government that speaks of spurring job creation operates a company-Federal Prison Industries - that regularly wins contracts by outbidding businesses due in large part because of their ability to control labor costs utilizing prisoners?
Try competing with a workforce with a maximum current wage of around $1.15 an hour.
The Tuscaloosa News reported that American Power Source, a military apparel manufacturer in Alabama and Mississippi, lost a contract to this government agency and will be forced to shutter both plants and lay off 261 people by November.
Closer to home, Selma-based American Apparel, which also makes military clothing, closed its Fort Deposit plant, putting about 175 people out of work due to – you guessed it – being outbid by our Federal Prison Industries.
The practice of our government operating a business using convicted felons that have done illegitimate things that are resulting in law abiding, tax-paying legitimate people losing their jobs must end and it must end now.
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