WASHINGTON, D.C.—Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee regarding the need for Congress to pass a long-term plan for transportation infrastructure investments. In 2012,…
Year: 2015
Bentley's Proclamation for Black History Month
WHEREAS, Alabamians of all backgrounds and experiences have contributed to the rich history of the state of Alabama, and African Americans hold a special place in the history of the state…
Armistead Entitled to His Own Opinions, Not His Own Facts
Recently, Alabama Republican Party Chairman, Bill Armistead, took to AL.com to discuss his thoughts on the state budget. It left me scratching my head, as he kept putting words like “budget…
House Minority Leader Craig Ford Gives Statement on Charter Schools in Alabama
“The problem with charter schools and the Accountability Act’s scholarship granting organizations is that not every kid gets a choice or a chance. No matter how many scholarships and charter schools…
Governor Bentley Announces New Department of Corrections Commissioner
MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced Colonel Jefferson S. Dunn will become the new commissioner at the Alabama Department of Corrections upon his retirement from the United States Air Force in…
Better Late than Never: Time to Legalize Charter Schools in Alabama
Since 1992, public charter schools have offered families in other states a choice when it comes to which public school their children can attend. Charter schools are public schools that are…
New Year, New Quadrennium
2015 is not just the start of a new year; it’s the beginning of a new quadrennium for Alabama’s elected officials. On January 19, 2015, on the steps of the Alabama…
First Round Area Tourney Schedules for the Region
When we go to bed on Tuesday night half the teams in the state will be eliminated from the Alabama State Basketball Tournament. Who will go home and who will continue that march…