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Craig Ford

Craig Ford is the owner of Ford Insurance and the Gadsden Messenger. He represented Etowah County in the Alabama House of Representatives for 18 years.

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Christmas time has always been one of my favorite holidays: it’s a time of giving to others; a time for visiting with family, some of whom we haven’t seen in a year or more; and, most importantly for me as a Christian, Christmas time is a time to honor … Continued

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December 23, 2014

Opinion

Should Montgomery Be The New Washington?

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford If there was ever any doubt about how politicians in Alabama feel about the federal government, just look at some of their campaign ads. During this past election, Alabama politicians spent millions of dollars on ads about how they would stand up to Washington and “fight Obama”. The phrase … Continued

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December 17, 2014

Opinion

Good Ideas Are Bigger Than Political Parties

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Without question, the biggest issue facing our state legislature this spring will be funding our state budgets, and specifically addressing the crisis in the General Fund budget. While the Education Trust Fund is expected to be in decent shape, Gov. Bentley has projected a potential shortfall of anywhere between $250 … Continued

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December 7, 2014

Opinion

Rep. Craig Ford To Sponsor Lottery Bill, Resolution Urging Governor To Negotiate A Compact With Poarch Creek Indians

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford When our state legislature returns to Montgomery, legislators will have to take on a major problem: funding our state budgets. There are no easy solutions to our budget problems. But there are simple solutions that can generate millions of dollars for our budgets and put us on a path … Continued

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December 3, 2014

Opinion

Protecting Our American Birthright

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford There are many things about this country that make us great: our economy, our military and our people, to name a few. But perhaps our greatest accomplishment has been democracy. Democracy is our most precious and cherished blessing, and it is the foundation of our freedom. Before America, kings … Continued

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November 25, 2014

Opinion

Whitewash is Hogwash: Alabama Democrats Are Ready To Build A Better Alabama

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford and House Democratic Caucus Chairman Darrio Melton Last week, a journalist wrote an article claiming that the Alabama Democrats are making “phony” attempts to “whitewash diversity” in an attempt to keep white voters from leaving the party and taking their money with them. We’ll ignore the ridiculous assumption … Continued

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November 18, 2014

Opinion

Time To Work Together

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Now that the 2014 election is over and the people of Alabama have spoken, it is time for state legislators to work together and honor our commitments to the people of Alabama to create jobs and provide every child in Alabama with a quality education. We have been chosen … Continued

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November 7, 2014

Opinion

There’s A Lot At Stake On Nov. 4th

By Minority Leader Craig Ford Elections are about choices–specifically, choices between different visions. And in the elections for our state legislature on Nov. 4th, there couldn’t be more at stake. But what’s been interesting to watch is how so many sitting legislators have gone to such extreme lengths to run away from their record of … Continued

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October 28, 2014

Opinion

Being Sincere With The Voters

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford In two weeks, voters across our state will head to the polls and decide who will be leading Alabama for the next four years. As voters are evaluating the candidates, I think it is important that we carefully look at the candidates’ background, and how the candidates have presented … Continued

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October 20, 2014

Opinion

Where I Stand

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford As a state representative, there are a lot of causes I am proud to make a stand for. My two biggest priorities, and what I have devoted the majority of my time to, have been job creation and education. But I have also been proud to take a stand … Continued

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October 14, 2014