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UA, AARP partner to study needs of Alabama’s older military vets

The University of Alabama Office for Military Families and Veterans and AARP Alabama are partnering to conduct a survey to assess the needs of older veterans in the state. The study aims to pinpoint the needs of the vets in order to connect them to resources and services. According to David L. Albright, the Hill … Continued

Jessica Ballard

February 1, 2019

Report: Though improving, Alabama remains one of country’s most corrupt states

Alabama has been ranked again as one of the country’s most corrupt states, according to a new survey conducted by Illinois State University’s Institute Corruption Studies, though the ranking this year is a major improvement from last year. The new survey lists Alabama as the fifth-most corrupt state in terms of illegal corruption — or … Continued

Chip Brownlee

November 1, 2018

Survey: 78 percent say Alabama spends too little on public education

A new public opinion survey from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama found that 79 percent of Alabama citizens think the state spends too little on public education. PARCA, in collaboration with Samford University, surveyed 421 Alabama citizens on a variety of policy issues from June 4 to July 18, 2018. Those surveyed have … Continued

Chip Brownlee

September 13, 2018

Report: Alabama is the eighth most violent state

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) annual crime report, the number of violent crimes in Alabama has been increasing. Alabama reported 532.3 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2016, placing Alabama as the 8th highest state in the nation for violent crimes. The state ranks 14th in property crimes. Alabama’s property crime index … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 4, 2018

New survey finds Trump trailing Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders in hypothetical match-up

If elections were held today former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders would beat President Donald Trump by double-digits in a hypothetical match-up, according to a new poll by Morning Consult and Politico. The survey, conducted Aug. 16-18, 2018 among 1,974 registered voters, also asks Americans about their views on Omarosa Manigault … Continued

August 22, 2018

Alabama voters’ priorities: Education, healthcare and government ethics

A new report shows there is broad agreement among Alabama voters about what issues are important to them as the state nears a statewide election in November. The report, published by the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, is the result of a survey the group conducted, polling Alabama voters to determine their thoughts about … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 18, 2018

Opinion

Electric vehicles make sense for Alabama drivers

As many as 50 million Americans are about to flip the switch over to electric automobiles with their next purchase, according to the American Automobile Association. A recent survey conducted by the AAA found that popularity of electric cars is trending upwards. With infrastructure and availability all here, Alabama can lead the charge toward electric … Continued

Mark Bentley

June 15, 2018

Bentley turns to Survey Monkey for Sessions replacement

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The appointment to replace Senator Jeff Sessions rests squarely on the shoulders of Governor Robert Bentley. In a recent email obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter, Bentley’s Appointments Director, Will Edwards, asks the members of the State’s Republican Party Executive Committee for input on the appointment of Sessions’ successor: … Continued

Bill Britt

November 21, 2016

Latest Poll After Trump Tape Release

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—New polling data reveals that public support for Donald Trump has declined slightly since The Washington Post released a video showing Donald Trump making vulgar, sexual comments in 2005. A POLITICO/Morning Consult poll is the first national survey to test voters’ opinions after the video became public last Friday … Continued

Bill Britt

October 10, 2016

Small Business Pessimistic Over Economy and Elections

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) reports that in their September survey most small businesses were postponing hiring decisions until after the November 6th election. The state director of NFIB/Alabama Rosemary Elebash said, “Small-business owners are telling us that the political climate is more of a concern to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 11, 2012