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Why aren’t we better than this?

There are good people in Alabama. I know this to be true. I’ve lived here my entire life. I’ve seen the good people of this state in action. I’ve watched them help each other after tragedies. I’ve watched them stop to help strangers on the side of the road. I’ve watched them go to unimaginable … Continued

Josh Moon

August 13, 2019

Opinion

For the sake of the state, please sine die soon

Every year, there is hope that the Alabama Legislature will come to Montgomery with the goal of making our state a better, more prosperous place to work and live, and every year, they fail to deliver mostly. With just days left in the 2019 session, it is difficult to see any real long-term, positive accomplishments … Continued

Bill Britt

May 20, 2019

Opinion

Yes, we can

“We have to quit saying ‘We can’t do this,'” is how one senior lawmaker summarized the fight over Gov. Kay Ivey’s infrastructure plan. “I’d rather make a wrong choice in moving the state forward than make no choice and hold the state back from achieving real success,” is how a second legislator addressed the infrastructure … Continued

Bill Britt

March 7, 2019

Efforts underway to reestablish BCA as unifying voice for all businesses

With the changes at the Business Council of Alabama come a once in a generation opportunity to rebuild a, “stronger BCA and a better Alabama,” as stated by Alabama Power Company’s CEO, Mark Crosswhite, in announcing new leadership and governance for the floundering business organization. Those business leaders who joined Crosswhite in the struggle to … Continued

Bill Britt

August 20, 2018

Opinion

There is hope for Alabama

There is hope. It is thin and fragile and has 4th-and-18 odds, but make no mistake about it, there is hope in Alabama for a better future. For better leadership from better leaders who don’t dwell on scare tactics or divide us with racism — leaders who value ethics and who want to serve the … Continued

Josh Moon

June 6, 2018

Opinion

2018 might be better … cautious warning aside

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When we look back over 2017, it would seem there is little cause for celebration, and yet, there are signs of a better year to come. As we ponder the coming year, here are some things to keep in mind. Happening in the House Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon … Continued

Bill Britt

December 29, 2017

League of Influentials to join APR for unique surveys

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As part of our ongoing efforts to bring real news and honest opinions about Alabama politics, the Alabama Political Reporter is launching a one-of-a-kind survey to gain expert insight into the most critical issues facing our state. Over the last several months, APR has recruited over 70 individuals from … Continued

Bill Britt

December 18, 2017

Opinion

We should hold law enforcement officers to a higher standard

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter On the video, the man is on his knees, his hands bound behind him, but he is calm, barely moving. Suddenly, another person in the room walks over and hits the bound man. Hard. Unable to defend himself, he starts to slump forward, curling his body into a fetal … Continued

Josh Moon

September 15, 2017

Opinion

Alabama: the final resting place for facts

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter President Obama has been an unmitigated disaster for America. We don’t know much in Alabama, but we know the above statement is true. Or, I guess I should say, the majority of the voters in this State know that statement to be true. Flip on a conservative talk radio … Continued

Josh Moon

January 10, 2017