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Remembering Christmas

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford What does Christmas mean to you? It’s a question that will probably get a different answer from every person you ask. Every family has their own traditions and customs that make Christmas unique to them. Of course, certain things about Christmas are universal. For every Christian, Christmas is a … Continued
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December 23, 2015
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We Can’t Have Education Without Educators

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford One of the biggest problems we have in education right now is the shortage of teachers. This is true both nationally and in Alabama. Today, fewer college students are enrolling in education courses. Eric Mackey, the executive director of the state superintendents association, recently told the Times Daily that … Continued
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December 18, 2015

Tea Party Groups to Rally Today Against New Taxes

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 14, the Senate will consider controversial proposals by the Alabama House of Representatives to raise taxes on nursing home beds, prescription drugs, cigarettes, car titles, car rentals/leases, etc.  The House is still considering controversial proposals to raise taxes on fuel, businesses, porn, and businesses that … Continued
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September 14, 2015

Medicaid Becomes Political Football

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter House Republican leaders who wanted to raise taxes, including Ways & Means Chairman Steve Clouse and Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn). The leadership was forced to negotiate with the far right of their own caucus who want no tax increases of any kind, and the Bentley administration, who wanted … Continued
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August 5, 2015

Ford Says Democrats Willing To Help Solve Budget Crisis

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 24, the House Democratic Caucus announced in a statement that they were willing to meet with the GOP House leadership to solve the State General Fund (SGF) budget crisis. House Minority Leader Craig Ford said in a statement, “We’re reaching out to the leadership in … Continued
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July 27, 2015

Bentley Removes Confederate Flags

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 24, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley ordered State workers to take down all of the Confederate flags from state Capitol grounds.  The controversial move was quick to draw support from several elected officials. Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) said in a statement, “The Confederate flag is a … Continued
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June 25, 2015

General Fund Budget in a Morass

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 3: Again, no one in the legislature could come together on a plan on what to do about the State General Fund (SGF) before this session began, and with this session rapidly coming to an end, no resolution appears in sight. An angrily divided Senate adjourned after lunch … Continued
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June 4, 2015

Republicans Change Vote on Massive Lube Oil Tax Increase

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 7, the Ways and Means Education Trust Fund Committee held a rare second committee meeting of the week to consider the controversial HB587, which exponentially increases the lube oil tax.  Lube oil is used by manufacturers, farming, the forestry industry, and construction to keep heavy equipment properly … Continued
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May 8, 2015

State Still in General Fund Budget Chaos

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In February, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that the State faced a general fund budget shortfall and his answer to that would be to raise taxes. Gov. Bentley said then, “We have to face the problems and we have to do it with boldness. I am going to … Continued
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April 29, 2015
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With Republican Lottery Bill Coming This Week, Maybe Democrats Won The 2014 Elections After All?

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Late Saturday night, Inside Alabama Politics reported that Republicans in the Alabama Legislature will introduce their own gambling bill this week, which will include a lottery and authorization for a possible compact with the Poarch Creek Indians. On the one hand, I’m glad to see Republicans embracing the Democratic … Continued
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April 27, 2015