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Democrats Respond to Court Decision on Alabama Redistricting Case

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 25, the US Supreme Court sent the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus’s case challenging the State’s 2012 legislative redistricting plan back to District Court in Alabama for a new trial. The Black Democrats argue that the redistricting plan passed by both Houses of the Alabama Legislature in 2012 … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 26, 2015

Opinion

Would You Rather Have A Democrat’s Lottery, or Republicans’ Taxes?

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford This week is the legislature’s Spring Break, and we are now almost a third of the way through the legislative session. And as last week came to an end, legislative leaders were quick to congratulate themselves on passing their legislative agenda. I’m sure the taxpayers will be relieved Republicans … Continued

Craig Ford

March 23, 2015

Opinion

Why Charter Schools Are A Bad Idea

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Other than the $700 million hole in the state’s General Fund budget, no issue has been more talked about than the charter school bill. Republicans in the Alabama legislature have made charter schools a part of their legislative agenda, and a priority in this legislative session (which is ironic, … Continued

Craig Ford

March 16, 2015

Opinion

An Ironic Time For History To Repeat Itself

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford It amazes me to think how far we’ve come over the last 50 years, and yet how far it seems we still have to go. All eyes were on Selma during the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday-and rightfully so. The march that took place all those years ago brought … Continued

Craig Ford

March 11, 2015

Legislature Finishes Busy First Week

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature went back into session on Tuesday, March 3, and immediately began work on new legislation for 2015. The legislature generally meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays and does a lot of work in committee on Wednesdays. House Rules Committee Chairman Mac McCutcheon (R-Capshaw) wrote on Facebook: “Finished … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 9, 2015

Opinion

Serious Problems Require Serious Solutions

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford It is no secret that our state government is in serious financial trouble. The hole in the state’s General Fund budget is estimated to be at least $250 million. But while everyone acknowledges the problem, what has been most surprising is how so many of those in leadership have … Continued

Craig Ford

March 3, 2015

Opinion

Making Progress On I-759 Will Take The Whole Team

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Many times in my life I’ve seen that teamwork really does work. Whether it’s in sports, business or government, every member of the team gets together and comes to an agreement—a little give from some people and a little take from others. For teamwork to really work however, everyone … Continued

Craig Ford

February 26, 2015

Opinion

House Minority Leader Craig Ford Statement On Leadership Change At AEA

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford “I, and the members of the House Democratic Caucus, have always been committed to supporting our children’s education, our public schools and our educators. Those are the people who voted for us and who we were elected to represent. Our focus has always been on our local communities rather … Continued

Craig Ford

February 21, 2015

Opinion

State Leaders Need To Spend Less Time “Standing Up To Obama” and More Time “Standing Up For Alabama”

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Most Alabama politicians spent this past campaign season talking about how they were going to “stand up to Obama” and fight back against the federal government. It was ironic, given that President Obama is only going to be President for two more years, while voters were looking to elect … Continued

Craig Ford

February 19, 2015

Opinion

Learning From Our Own History

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford I’ve always admired Pres. Truman. Even though he never earned a college degree, I believe he had more wisdom than most of our Ivy-League educated leaders. Pres. Truman once said, “There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.” That is a profound statement. … Continued

Craig Ford

February 11, 2015