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We already know the danger of an appointed state school board

So, you want to appoint the state school board? According to Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, all of the voting we’ve been doing to elect state school board members is one of the biggest problems with public education in Alabama, and he wants to stop it. The stupid voters have screwed this up enough … Continued
May 29, 2019

Study: Socioeconomic status correlates with higher test performance in Alabama

Results from Alabama’s 2018 standardized grade level tests have been released. Across the board, Alabama students in grades 3-8 scored 47.5 percent proficient in math and 46.3 percent proficient in reading. The proficiency rate for science is tested in the fifth and seventh grades and Alabama students scored 38.0 percent proficient in science. 2018 was … Continued
May 23, 2019

Women, gay people, physicians face oppression in Alabama

Hardly a week has passed since Alabama became the laughingstock of the nation – yet again – for passing an anti-abortion bill so restrictive, that even TV minister Pat Robertson says it goes too far. And it does. The law, signed almost immediately into existence by Gov. Kay Ivey, prohibits abortions for any reason other … Continued
May 23, 2019

Forget a paper lottery, the Poarch Creeks have a much bigger proposal for gambling in Alabama

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has an idea for gambling in Alabama. A big idea. One much bigger than a simple paper lottery. One bigger than a handful of gambling machines at a few casinos. “We want something that’s a bit more thought out,” said Arthur Mothershed, who is in charge of the tribe’s … Continued
May 22, 2019

Want to change Alabama? Speak up.

Speak up. After last week’s abortion ruling, and the surrounding outrage, I continue to hear from people who want to know what they can do to protect their rights and to stop this insanity. The answers are easy.   Speak up. Get involved early. Vote for your own interests. And research the candidates. But mostly, … Continued
May 21, 2019

Alabama’s un-sung pro-family hero

Alabama is one of the most conservative states in America when you look at our statewide votes on the marriage and human life constitutional amendments, and now the Human Life Protection Act. Embedded in the strong infrastructure of all of these effective statewide movements in the state, is a quiet yet strong unwavering pillar, Eunie … Continued
May 20, 2019

A special session on prisons is likely on the way

Brace yourselves, another special session is coming. At a press conference Thursday morning, Alabama legislators provided updates on the ongoing prison debacle and encouraged Gov. Kay Ivey to call a special session this fall to allow them to fully address the many issues. Ivey issued a press release later in the day saying she would … Continued
May 17, 2019

Ivey praises Senate for passing bill to replace the elected school board with appointed board

Thursday, the Alabama State Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would replace the state ’s State Board of Education and replace it with a new appointed board. Senate Bill 397 is sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston. SB397 would change Alabama’s current elected State Board of Education to a Commission appointed … Continued
May 17, 2019