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Poarch Creeks’ opinion on gambling laws should carry zero weight

The Mexican government today announced that it would like Alabama officials to revamp the state’s policies on hiring and supporting undocumented workers from that country. When you read the sentence above, how did it hit you? You didn’t take it well, did you? Sorta rubbed you the wrong way? Made you think, “Who the hell … Continued

March 20, 2019

Crossroads: Immigration

Growing up, my parents taught me the basic values of fairness and following the rules. I think these values were common in households all across our state and country. In today’s society, those two basic values need to be applied to the ongoing debate about illegal immigration. In terms of fairness, we have people who … Continued

February 25, 2019

An ethics-less day at the Alabama “ethics” commission

Alabama does not have an ethics commission. Oh, sure, there’s a group of people who meet once per month in a room in Montgomery, and the sign out front reads “Alabama Ethics Commission,” but trust me, they’re not. Because an ethics commission — a real one — has one primary goal: To uphold the ethics … Continued

December 20, 2018

Will Republicans bring change or status quo?

For eight years, Republicans have dominated state government in Alabama, but those years are not a fair representation of Republican leadership because, for most of that time, corrupt, crazy or compromised men were at the helms in the State House, the governor’s office and throughout the political infrastructure. Already, Republicans are laying the groundwork for … Continued

November 12, 2018

Reading right, left and center

Since its inception nearly eight years ago, the Alabama Political Reporter has worked to inform, educate, alert and, on occasion, call to action its readers on a wide variety of political issues facing our state. APR’s focus is state politics and those things that make our state better. Along with in-depth reporting on policy, the politicos that … Continued

October 15, 2018

What is possible…

From the Capitol to the State House, from the business community to the halls of education, there is an urgent need for Alabama leaders who will work together to turn back the prevailing tide of self-dealing and mediocracy. Alabama is far too often the home of status quo where leaders don’t dare aim for the … Continued

August 17, 2018

The red hot mess politicians have heaped on our schools

By Larry Lee Education Matters While I will never claim that I don’t cuss, I work hard to refrain from doing so on my blog. But in this case, it’s damn hard not to. Politicians, particularly Senate majority leader Del Marsh and Rep. Terri Collins, seem to have gone out of their way to tear … Continued

February 2, 2018

Why I fight for school choice

By Senate President Pro Tem. Sen. Del Marsh With the election of President Donald Trump, school choice has been at the front of every discussion affecting education policy in the United States. I am pleased to say that the Alabama Legislature has been opening up choice for students and parents long before it was part … Continued

February 21, 2017

Why I Strongly Support Trump

By Frances Taylor President, Alabama Federation of Republican Women As we race toward the conclusion of this presidential race, I am often asked my opinion of Donald Trump, especially in light of the revelation of a private conversation and the attacks from the left. It is easy for me to discuss why I so strongly … Continued

October 17, 2016