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Ford Says GOP Balanced the Budget on the Backs of Alabama Families

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D) from Gadsden issued a written statement in response to the Republican statement that they have saved Alabama over a billion dollars are year in annual savings. Minority leader Ford said, “Over the past three years, the Republican Super Majority in Montgomery has balanced … Continued
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December 24, 2013
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The Reason for the Season

Minority Leader  Representative Craig Ford Christmas is a special time of year for so many reasons. Most importantly, it is the time of year when we celebrate the birth of our lord and savior, Jesus Christ. He is truly the reason for the season, and every day I am grateful for the miracle of his … Continued
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December 24, 2013
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The Accountability Act Continues to Fail

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  What would you do if you had $40 million to spend on education? Would you spend it on classroom supplies like textbooks and computers? Would you improve school security by hiring resource officers? Would you invest in academic programs like the Alabama Math, Science Technology Initiative (AMSTI), the Alabama … Continued
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December 17, 2013
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Keeping Gov. Bentley’s Promise for a Vote on a State Wide Lottery

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  I have always believed in letting the people of Alabama decide the fate of gambling and whether we should have a state lottery to help fund education. You can never go wrong when you trust the voters and let the people settle these kinds of issues. And though we … Continued
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December 10, 2013
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We Must Get Alabama’s Economy Off Life Support

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  Next year is an election year, and one of the topics you will hear the most about is jobs. You don’t have to be a politician or a pollster to know that jobs are the number one issue on most voters’ minds – and with good reason! For the … Continued
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December 2, 2013
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A Time To Be Thankful

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. I love it for many reasons. It’s a time of year to be with family, and of course there is always so much good food. But I also love Thanksgiving because I think it is important that we take some time out … Continued
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November 26, 2013
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The 2014 Legislative Session Should Not Be Wasted

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  In two months the state legislature will reconvene for the final time before the next election cycle, and state leaders have announced that this session will move faster than normal. That is to be expected in an election year. Legislators want to finish business before the primary elections get … Continued
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November 18, 2013
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Recognizing the Costs of Freedom

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  We are very good in this country of remembering our veterans and celebrating our freedom. Every year, we devote three holidays to our country and those who have served in the military: Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. As a veteran, I am proud and grateful that our … Continued
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November 12, 2013
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Creating Jobs Starts With Supporting Our Schools

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  Over the past five years, Medicaid enrollment in our state has increased more than 20 percent, while at the same time the number of Alabamians on food stamps has increased over 61 percent. This means that the jobs we are creating do not come with health benefits or pay … Continued
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November 5, 2013