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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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House Minority Leader Craig Ford “Republican Vaginal Ultrasound Bill”

From the Office of House Minority Leader Craig Ford “As a Christian, I have always been opposed to abortion. I believe we must do everything we can to protect the sanctity of life. But the Republican Vaginal Ultrasound bill is completely overreaching. The Republicans have turned their backs on the principles of small government and written … Continued

Craig Ford

February 27, 2012

Opinion

Statement From Representative Craig Ford Regarding His Vote in Favor of House Bill 159

By Craig Ford From the Office of House Minority Leader Craig Ford “This bill is far from perfect, but it was the best the Republican Supermajority would give us, so I voted ‘yes’ to protect the jobs at the Gadsden Goodyear plant and let the people have the final say. I will always fight to … Continued

Craig Ford

February 17, 2012

Opinion

Statement from House Minority Leader Craig Ford Regarding Rep. Alan Harper Switching Parties

From the Office of House Minority Leader Craig Ford “I wish Representative Harper the best in his decision, but it is a decision that does not favor the interests of the working families of his district. Alan Harper will have to change more than his party affiliation in order to cast the votes the Republican … Continued

Craig Ford

February 7, 2012

Opinion

Rep. Ford Responds to Death of Former State Senator “Walking” Wendell Mitchell

From the Office of House Minority Leader Craig Ford “Our thoughts and prayers are with Senator Mitchell’s family as we share in their grief and loss. Everyone who had the privilege of serving with Senator Mitchell feels the pain of his absence – and not just from the legislature. Senator Mitchell was a statesman above … Continued

Craig Ford

February 7, 2012

Opinion

House Minority Leader Craig Ford Blasts State Senator Shadrack McGill for Saying Teacher Pay Raises are Unbiblical

From the Office of House Minority Leader Craig Ford Gadsden, AL – House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) blasted State Senator Shadrack McGill (R-Woodville) earlier today after McGill said it would violate “a Biblical principal” to give teachers a pay raise. At the same time, McGill also argued that a 62% pay raise for legislators was … Continued

Craig Ford

February 3, 2012

Opinion

Response to the Republican Supermajority’s Claims About the Drop in the Unemployment Rate

From the Office of Representative Craig Ford “The Republican Supermajority and their leaders are trying to mislead the people of Alabama about our state’s unemployment situation. When people drop out of the workforce they are no longer included in the calculation of the unemployment rate. Since August, for every job that has been created, more than two … Continued

Craig Ford

January 30, 2012

Opinion

Statement From Representative Craig Ford on Sen. Phil Williams’ Proposal for a 2.5% Pay Raise for Teachers with Less Than Nine Years of Employment

From the Office of Representative Craig Ford “This proposal may be one of the most absurd things Phil Williams and the Republican Supermajority have ever tried to pull. How in the world does he justify giving a pay raise to only 37% of the teachers in our state? He doesn’t even want to give the … Continued

Craig Ford

January 27, 2012

Opinion

Republicans Make Bronner Their Scapegoat

Press Release from the office of Representative Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) Montgomery, AL – House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) said that Republicans in Montgomery are attempting to turn Retirement Systems of Alabama chief executive Dr. David Bronner into a scapegoat after the Republicans passed, or attempted to pass, several pieces of legislation that hurt teachers … Continued

Craig Ford

December 27, 2011