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Sneaking in the Back Door

By House Minority Leader, Representative Craig Ford It is no secret that things in Montgomery have become much more partisan and tense since 2010. Some of that you would expect. After all, politics is a contact sport. But over the past three years, our legislature – under the leadership of the Republican Supermajority – has … Continued
June 18, 2013

Republican Supermajority Embracing Scott Walker and Anti-Education Agenda

By House Minority Leader Craig Ford If there was any doubt before as to whether the Alabama Republican Party and the Republicans in the Alabama Legislature are waging a war on public education, those doubts have been put to rest now. Last week, the Alabama Republican Party announced that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker would be … Continued
June 4, 2013

For Veterans and Families, Every Day is Memorial Day

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford  Earlier this week, we took a day to remember our veterans and fallen heroes who have sacrificed their lives for our country. We have all heard the famous quote: “Freedom is not free.” And it is good that we take time to remember those who have given their lives … Continued
May 30, 2013

Changes to Accountability Act may be “DOA,” according to Marsh

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) said that he will not allow HB658, the bill to change certain portions of the Alabama Accountability Act, to come to a vote with Governor Bentley’s executive amendment attached. Monday will be the last day of the 2013 regular session. Marsh has said … Continued
May 17, 2013

Governor wants to delay Accountability Act

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Bentley announced Wednesday that he plans to introduce an executive amendment to HB658 that would postpone the tax credits from the Alabama Accountability Act. This bill contains proposed changes to the Alabama Accountability Act, legislation intended to provide greater flexibility to public schools. If his amendment passes, the … Continued
May 16, 2013

Republicans in Montgomery Take One Last Jab at Public Education

By House Minority Leader Craig Ford For the past three years, the Alabama legislature under the leadership of the Republican Supermajority has waged a war on public education in Alabama. It started with cutting educators’ take-home pay. Next, the Republicans “dropped the DROP program” (though they waited until they could get their payout from it … Continued
May 14, 2013

Alabama Legislature Passes Changes to Fair Campaign Practices Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday the Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 445 which amended the Fair Campaign Practices Act to clarify the rules and deal with unintended consequences created by the 2010 campaign finance reform legislation spearheaded by the then newly elected Republican super-majority.  SB 445 was sponsored by Senator … Continued
May 13, 2013