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New ethics reforms are born to die

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Long-awaited legislation to strengthen and clarify existing ethics laws is being sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh, R-Anniston. Senate Bill 343 pointedly addresses significant concerns — both real and theoretical — within the code, from charitable giving, who is a principal, what are acceptable gifts under the … Continued
February 27, 2018

Gladden Opposes Combining Budgets

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Most states have all of their revenue from income taxes, sales taxes, sin taxes, property taxes, business taxes, licenses, and fees come into one common fund. Then, legislators prioritize their spending for the next business year into how much money the schools, prisons, court system, state colleges, state police, … Continued
September 5, 2014

Budget Basics: The Facts About Alabama’s Budget System


By Katherine Robertson Alabama Political Reporter This is Part 1 of API’s 3-part “Budget Basics” series, exploring Alabama’s budget system, the current fiscal climate and related challenges, and the implications for taxpayers. Many taxpayers are familiar with the federal budgeting system, thanks to incessant coverage of budget standoffs, government shutdowns, and increasing national debt. Yet … Continued
September 5, 2014

“State in Shackles” Panelists Says Alabama Should Treat Prisoners Better to Reduce Recidivism

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, July 31, the Alabama Policy Institute (API) held a special panel discussion to discuss how to deal with Alabama’s prison crisis. For a long time, the State of Alabama has addressed crime problems by sending more and more of its criminal population to prison for longer and … Continued
August 1, 2014

SCOTUS Decision a Narrow Win for Religious Freedom

By Katherine G. Robertson Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, May 5th, the United States Supreme Court upheld the practice of Greece, a small town in the State of New York, to open monthly town meetings in prayer.  The two plaintiffs (one a Jewish woman and the other an atheist woman) filed suit in a New … Continued
May 7, 2014

Push for Pro-Life Priorities Goes Beyond Alabama

By Dr. John R. Hill and Katherine Green Robertson Alabama Political Reporter On January 22, thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington for the annual March for Life that takes place on the date that Roe v. Wade was decided by the Supreme Court.  The same week, the Republican National Committee decided that it … Continued
February 26, 2014

The Debt Bomb and Other Election Year Problems

By Katherine Robertson Alabama Political Reporter “If you want to tackle a tough issue, wait until after the election.” This is one of the most understood ‘rules’ in politics. Unfortunately, elections never stop and oftentimes, the “tough issues” just get set aside in hopes that the problem will go away-at least until after the next … Continued
February 17, 2014