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Why a Lottery is a Bad Bet for Alabama

By Bill Armistead Alabama Political Reporter If something appears too good to be true, it usually is. A good example is the promise from Governor Robert Bentley that a lottery will provide much needed state funds to cure the state’s budget shortfall. He is so convinced of this he has called a special session of … Continued
August 16, 2016

Alabama’s Community Colleges Face New Challenges, But Remain a Gateway

By Al Thompson Vice president of the Board of Trustees for the Alabama Community College System Ask just about any Alabamian about the state’s community college system, and you’ll hear great stories about first steps, fresh starts, and fine finishes, too. You’ll hear about people whose training led to a good job at an auto … Continued
June 17, 2016

Diplomas of Duplicity

By Andrew A. Yerbey Two weeks ago, Tommy Bice announced his plans to step down as Alabama’s superintendent of education. Reflecting on his tenure, Bice singled out one accomplishment with especial pride: the nearly 90 perfect graduation rate of public school students in Alabama. This is not, however, an accomplishment that should be celebrated: it … Continued
March 15, 2016

Help Alabama Save Big Money!

By Senator Arthur Orr On March 1, when many Alabamians go to the poll to cast their votes for a favorite presidential nominee and other primary candidates, there will be a single constitutional amendment on the ballot (Amendment 1) that should save the State as much as $200 million over the next thirty years. Endorsed … Continued
February 29, 2016

Ace In Your Face

By Amy Elizabeth McGhee As budget woes continue to cripple the State of Alabama, one thing remains consistent: The slow moving, stinky sludge that continues to clog the pipes in the Alabama State legislature when it comes to Alabama lottery and gaming legislation.  As lawmakers scramble around the immediate, viable economic solutions that a lottery … Continued
January 21, 2016

Rep. Alan Harper: Don’t Do Business With Brown People

By Baron Coleman Opinion Welcome to Sweet Home Alabama, Mr. Patel. You’re not from around here, are you? Let me introduce you to your state representative, Alan Harper (R-Northport). Rep. Harper has a simple message on his Facebook page for the Christmas season: Don’t do business with brown people. He’s talking about you, Mr. Patel. … Continued
December 1, 2015

The Alabama “Ethics” Commission

By Baron Coleman Some legislator needs to propose a law for the upcoming regular session mandating the Alabama Ethics Commission become the Alabama “Ethics” Commission, with “Ethics” in quotes. In addition, each time the Commission or someone referring to the Commission uses the term “ethics,” it should be in quotes. Quotes used derisively tend to … Continued
November 18, 2015

Babies or Bureaucrats

    An open letter to the Alabama Congressional Delegation from Becky Gerritson, President, Wetumpka TEA Party (AL) & National Outreach Coordinator for Grassroots for Victory USA. In my lifetime, I have watched America go to extraordinary lengths to fight global injustice:  homicide, genocide, infanticide and terrorism. The images of that injustice are horrific.  The lengths … Continued
September 4, 2015

Fund Alabama Medicaid So Children & Adults Have Access to Life-Saving Services

By Dr. Anne-Marie Kaulfers I see numerous children with diabetes and endocrine diseases who are on Alabama Medicaid. In fact, I’m one of the few pediatric endocrinologists in the state that does. As a specialist in Mobile, I also take care of patients covered by Mississippi Medicaid and Florida Medicaid. There is a vast difference … Continued
July 16, 2015