defeat

Some observations

Allow me to share some observations from the year thus far. First of all, I have never seen anything like the coronavirus shutdown of the country. Hopefully, it is a once in a lifetime disaster. Governor Kay Ivey remains popular. Even though some people consider the defeat of Amendment One a personal rejection, it was … Continued

Steve Flowers

April 8, 2020

Alabama Policy Institute President Caleb Crosby’s statement on defeat of Amendment 1

Today Alabamians chose not to take a grand opportunity to reject the status quo and the recent ineptitude of the State School Board which has led to Alabama’s dead last ranking in education. The rejection of Amendment 1 places an even bigger gap between the children of Alabama and the quality education they deserve. It … Continued

March 4, 2020

Opinion

Moore can win, establishment can lose

In 251 days, Alabama voters will cast their ballots to determine the winners of the 2020 primary election. The big prize for the 2020 General Election is the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Doug Jones. Whoever wins the Republican primary should handily defeat Jones, but with former Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore … Continued

Bill Britt

June 26, 2019

Opinion

Time to stop daydreaming about a lottery

Lottery supporters were left saying “so close …” last week after the latest attempt to establish the game in Alabama collapsed under the weight of competing interests and power plays. It was reminiscent of the failed lotto player, successfully matching his numbers one by one until his hopes are dashed when that final digit proves … Continued

J. Pepper Bryars

May 30, 2019

Opinion

Enough with the altruistic falsities, let markets decide

The last three years of legislative sessions have taught us that there is almost always more to the story when it comes to legislation, especially when the Southern Poverty Law Center is involved. Year after year, the SPLC and their allies they have come to the Alabama Legislature with bills that they claim to be … Continued

Susan Britt

March 21, 2019

Scandal, blue dogs and the fickle public could change the 2018 election, maybe

Campaign season is about to enter a critical phase with Republican and Democrat primaries less than 75 days away. In this off-year election, only the governor’s race and the battle for attorney general are drawing any particular attention. Neither seat is held by an individual elected to the office by a vote of the people. … Continued

Bill Britt

March 19, 2018

God Speed Speaker McCutcheon

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The nomination of Representative Mac McCutcheon by the Republican Caucus assures that he will be the next Speaker of the House. We, at the Alabama Political Reporter, congratulate him and wish him great success in his new leadership role. “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change … Continued

Bill Britt

August 4, 2016