Opinion Opinion | Some of Alabama’s great political leaders passed away this year My year end columns highlight the lives of legendary Alabama political figures who passed away during the year. Steve Flowers19 hours ago
News Governor, Legislature Treating State Employees Like Second-Class Citizens By House Minority Leader Craig Ford I never thought that I would live to see a governor brag about how he has eliminated 4,000... Craig FordFebruary 19, 2013
News Sleeping with the Enemy: Republican Elitists Join Ranks with Liberal Education Reformists under the Guise of School Board Flexibility By Dr. Randy Brinson Chairman, AL CCA Almost 20 years ago, during Governor Fob James Administration, a group named A+, was actively lobbying the... Randy BrinsonFebruary 19, 2013
News Alabama Career and College Ready Standards – Leading to Prosperity By Mary Scott Hunter and Tracy Roberts We decided to write this opinion together because there is some concern in some corners about the strength... Mary Scott HunterFebruary 18, 2013
News Time to Get Handle on State Auto Fleet By Sen. Cam Ward Since taking over control of the state senate in 2010, the Republican Majority has set their sights on reducing waste... Cam WardFebruary 18, 2013
Opinion “The Truth shall set you Free” (It would definitely set some politicians free) by Representative Allen Farley The second week of the Alabama Legislative Session was an especially tough one for me. I don’t know if it’s... Guest ContributorFebruary 18, 2013
News Response from House Minority Leader Craig Ford On School Flexibility Bill By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford “The school flexibility bill would allow school systems to opt out of having adequate insurance for their... Craig FordFebruary 14, 2013
Opinion Opinion: The Tyranny of the Education Status Quo by Thomas Scovilltjscovill@gmail.com It railing against SB54 and HB84, The Local Control School Flexibility Act of 2013, it seems that Representative Craig Ford, leader of... Thomas ScovillFebruary 14, 2013
Featured Opinion Charter School crossing beware of armored trucks By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Local Control School Flexibility Act of 2013 is one of those bills that hinges on how you... Bill BrittFebruary 13, 2013
Opinion Senate Judiciary Starts 2013 Session with Fast Paced, Problem Solving Legislation By Sen. Cam Ward As the Chairman of The Senate Judiciary Committee, one of my jobs is to evaluate legislation that helps strengthen our... Cam WardFebruary 11, 2013
News School Flexibility Bill Must Be Fixed or It Should Be Rejected By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Public education is one of the most important services our state and local governments provide. All of... Craig FordFebruary 11, 2013