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Alabama’s 1901 Constitution was written to benefit the few

Alabama’s 1901 Constitution was written to favor a small ruling class. It was not written to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, as was the U.S. Constitution. Alabama’s 1901 Constitution is … Continued

Bill Britt

October 22, 2019

Opinion

State lawmaker should not continue to give the Poarch Creeks a monopoly

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, which is comprised of fewer than 4,000 members, have a monopoly over gaming in Alabama. The lottery legislation passed last week by the Senate, if adopted unamended in the House, will ensure the tribe’s monopoly not only continues but will grow exponentially. A “paper lottery,” as sponsored by the … Continued

Bill Britt

April 29, 2019

Opinion

Britt’s leadership will be tested with infrastructure legislation

If Gov. Kay Ivey’s Build Alabama Act passes, she can point to one of her top allies for its success. Business Council of Alabama President and CEO Katie Boyd Britt is standing with Ivey, working diligently in private meetings and public forums to ensure that lawmakers and stakeholders are aware of the benefits of passing … Continued

Bill Britt

March 5, 2019

BCA commends Gov. Ivey’s infrastructure plan

Gov. Kay Ivey announced her new Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan on Wednesday in Maplesville, Alabama. The plan aims to raise the state’s motor fuels tax to invest in infrastructure in order to further economic development and ensure the safety of Alabamians. The Business Council of Alabama commended Ivey for the plan, saying the state’s transportation … Continued

Jessica Ballard

February 28, 2019

Opinion

Alabama hasn’t taught black history well. It’s hurt us all.

Majority-white public schools received about $23 billion more in funding than majority-nonwhite schools in 2016, according to a report from the nonprofit group EdBuild. That seemed to surprise a lot of people when the study’s findings were reported in the Washington Post last week. I’m not sure why. The majority of school funding models are … Continued

Josh Moon

February 27, 2019

Opinion

Once again, Godspeed Speaker McCutcheon

When Alabama’s Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon released a statement regarding the 2018 House election results in legislative districts across the state, he did more than take a victory lap, he actually laid out a list of priorities for the next four years. McCutcheon wrote, “Our infrastructure is in decay, and our roads and … Continued

Bill Britt

November 9, 2018

Indian council member says Gov. Ivey is ace-in-the-hole — but not so fast

Behind closed doors in Atmore and in the halls of the U.S. Senate, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are desperate to pass a Land Reaffirmation Act that would ensure tribal lands are safe from any lawsuit challenging their legitimacy. PCI Tribal Council Vice President Robbie McGhee, for months, has been telling his fellow council … Continued

Bill Britt

May 23, 2018

After toddler death in Auburn, Senate moves to mandate grease trap safety

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter After the death of a 3-year-old girl in Auburn last year, the Alabama State Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would require restaurants to ensure their grease traps are safe and properly secured. The bill, proposed by Auburn Republican Sen. Tom Whatley, is named after Sadie Grace Andrews, a … Continued

Chip Brownlee

February 14, 2018