Amendment 1

State

Alabama Big 10 Mayors: Alabama now a safer place due to Aniah’s Law

Judges will be able to deny bail to those who are likely to re-offend when charged with serious felonies.

November 10, 2022

Alabama Big 10 Mayors urge Alabamians to vote yes on “Aniah’s Law”

The mayors of Alabama's 10 largest cities called on voters to show up to the polls and vote for Amendment 1.

November 8, 2022

Will “Aniah’s Law” affect due process? Some opponents say yes

The amendment has gained support on both sides of the aisle, but has also drawn criticism from both parties.

Jacob Holmes

November 4, 2022

Alabama mayors urge support for “Aniah’s Law”

The first amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot, "Aniah's Law" would allow judges to deny bail to people charged with violent Class A Felonies.

Jacob Holmes

October 25, 2022

Opinion

On the Nov. 3 ballot, vote “no” on proposed Amendment 1

On Nov. 3, 2020, all Alabama voters should vote “no” on proposed Amendment 1. Vote no on Amendment 1 because it could allow state law changes to disenfranchise citizens whom the Legislature does not want to vote. Because Amendment 1 has no practical purpose and because it opens the door to mischief, all voters are … Continued

Chris Christie

September 22, 2020

Alabama Policy Institute President Caleb Crosby’s statement on defeat of Amendment 1

Today Alabamians chose not to take a grand opportunity to reject the status quo and the recent ineptitude of the State School Board which has led to Alabama’s dead last ranking in education. The rejection of Amendment 1 places an even bigger gap between the children of Alabama and the quality education they deserve. It … Continued

March 4, 2020

Opinion

Vote no on Amendment One

Whether you vote in the Democratic or Republican Primary Election on Tuesday, all voters will get the chance to vote on Amendment 1. This is an extremely important amendment, and I encourage every voter to vote NO on this amendment. Alabama currently elects our representatives to the State Board of Education. Each member of the … Continued

Craig Ford

March 2, 2020

Opinion

Vote “yes” for better education

Did you know Alabama’s schools are ranked 52nd in math and 49th in reading? This is unacceptable. Yes on Amendment 1 takes the first step toward improving our schools. Gov. Kay Ivey has made it abundantly clear. Alabama’s failures in education are not the fault of students or our hardworking teachers, principals and superintendents. The … Continued

Jimmy Parnell

February 28, 2020

Opinion

Your 2018 quick voter’s guide

Newspapers across the state are producing lengthy pieces providing voters with in-depth explanations of candidates and amendments. That’s nice. But who has time for that? Here is your quick and easy voting guide, filled with the only info you really need to make a wise decision at the polls on Tuesday. Go vote! Governor: Walt … Continued

Josh Moon

November 5, 2018