Five APR opinions that mattered in 2020
"There was laughter and many tears, and more than a little hope."
Jim Zeigler
Alabama leaders remember Sept. 11, 2001
Nineteen years ago today, America was attacked. In many ways, America has never been the same. “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as one of our country’s darkest days, as it changed our lives forever,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “Almost two decades later, we still grieve the loss of the nearly 3,000 American lives … Continued
State Auditor Jim Zeigler’s son, Win, passes away
James Baldwin “Win” Zeigler, the son of State Auditor Jim Zeigler and State Board of Education Member Jackie Zeigler, unexpectedly passed away in his sleep Friday. He was only 26-years-old. The Zeiglers’ daughter Maggie Zeigler, a senior at the University of Alabama, made the social media announcement for the family. “Deeply saddened to announce the … Continued
Alabama Senate passes state general fund budget
Tuesday the Alabama Senate passed the 2021 state general fund budget (SGF). Despite the economic fallout from the forced economic downturn, the Senate passed a $2,391,206,601 SGF budget, a $168,860,692 increase over the 2020 budget of $2,222,345,909. The Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee is chaired by Senator Greg Albritton (R-Atmore). As Chair, Albritton … Continued
Proposed 2021 General Fund budget has $167 million increase
The Alabama legislature returns to Montgomery Monday to finish the 2020 regular legislative session and work on the state General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets. The first item to be considered will be the SGF. The 2020 SGF budget was $2,222 million. The proposed 2021 budget is $2,389 million — a $167.3 million increase … Continued
Chris England joins the growing opposition to Amendment One
Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Chris England and the Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee agree on at least one thing and that is that voters should go to the polls on Tuesday and vote no on Amendment One. The voters go to the polls on Tuesday to vote on whether or not to replace the elected … Continued
Senate committee gives favorable report to bill abolishing state auditor
Tuesday, the Alabama Senate Government Affairs Committee narrowly voted favorable report for a controversial piece of legislation that would abolish the constitutional office of State Auditor, if passed by the legislature and approved by voters. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Senator Andrew Jones, R-Centre. The Senate Government 6 to 5 vote came after … Continued
Senate committee to consider a bill to abolish auditor’s office
A bill to abolish the State Auditor is set today before the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee. Senate bill 83 is sponsored by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre. The committee will consider SB83 today at 1 p.m. in room 825 of the Statehouse in Montgomery. The bill is expected to be voted on today after being carried … Continued
Conservatives urge voters to vote “no” on Amendment One
On February 4 conservative thought leaders from across the State of Alabama spoke in front of the Alabama Statehouse urging voters to vote No on Amendment One. Amendment one would strip Alabama voters of their ability to elect the state school board and replace the elected board with a commission appointed by the Governor. Former … Continued
Legislation to abolish auditor carried over in committee
The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee carried over a bill Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre. Jones said that the bill would not go into effect until the end of the current state auditor’s term. He is term-limited so he … Continued