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We Deserve More Than Broken Promises

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford It’s politics 101. You don’t make promises you can’t keep or lead people on to think you might do something you know you will not be able to do. But that is exactly what Gov. Bentley did to educators this year. At the start of the year, Gov. Bentley … Continued

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July 10, 2014

Opinion

A Time to Be Proud

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford I love America, and I especially love Alabama. That’s no secret, as I believe all people in politics should truly love our great nation. But I have to say, this summer, I find myself loving America a little more than usual. With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, celebrating … Continued

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July 1, 2014

Opinion

A Real Jobs Plan

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford They say history repeats itself. That certainly seems to be true in Alabama politics—especially during an election year. If you go on YouTube and look at the political campaign ads our state leaders ran four years ago, you may think you are experiencing déjà vu. Four years ago, the … Continued

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June 24, 2014

Opinion

The Greatest Joy and Responsibility A Man Can Have

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford There is no doubt that God has been good to me. I have received so many blessings in my life, but none have been better or more rewarding than being a father. With all the responsibilities a person can have today, being a parent is by far the most … Continued

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June 16, 2014

Opinion

It’s Not About Obama. It’s About Alabama

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford There were a lot of surprises that came out of last week’s primary elections. One thing that was not a surprise: all the ads and mail pieces about Barack Obama. It only makes sense. Republican legislators don’t want to talk about their own record. They want to make every … Continued

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June 9, 2014

Opinion

State Leaders Singing A Different Tune Now That The Tables Have Turned

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford My how the tables have turned. Four years ago, Republican politicians in Montgomery were applauding Republican prosecutors for investigating public corruption in the bingo trials – an investigation that led to exactly zero convictions. Now these same Republican politicians are claiming that politics is behind the investigation into their … Continued

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June 2, 2014

Opinion

A Day of Remembrance

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford John 15:13 reads, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Thousands of men and women in the United States Armed Forces have not only given their life for their friends, but for all of us. Memorial Day is a day of … Continued

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May 26, 2014

Opinion

A Call For Action

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford What if Etowah County and the 4th Congressional District had the same leadership in our congressional representative as they do in South Alabama? Last week, Congressman Bradley Byrne of Mobile made a strong, public stand for construction of a bridge on Interstate 10 over the Mobile River. The congressman … Continued

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May 20, 2014

Opinion

Congratulations Graduates!

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford I have always believed in the power and value of education. That is why I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all those who are graduating this month. Whether you are finishing high school, a vocational program or a college degree, you should be proud of how hard … Continued

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May 13, 2014

Opinion

We Cannot Get Help If Our Leaders Do Not Ask For It

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford The storms that hit Etowah County and Alabama last week have left a devastating impact on our community. While the EMA is still working on a damage assessment, it is already clear that in Etowah County we have suffered far more damage than the required threshold to be declared … Continued

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May 5, 2014