This 1-minute video contains testimony from local public educators regarding a few of the reasons why they are glad to have a conservative Republican majority in the Alabama Statehouse.

One of the most important requirements of any legislature is to responsibly handle the taxpayers’ dollars. For too many years, including the last several consecutive years under Democrat control, budgeting was handled irresponsibly and resulted in a catastrophic slashing, or proration, of the budget in mid-year. The bottom line is that if your budget goes into proration….it was never balanced to begin with. Since I was elected in 2010 every budget passed by the new Republican majority has remained solid and intact without the fear of a mid-year cut. I am very proud to Chair the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability, and I believe that the Republicans have made a positive difference in the finances of this great state. These great public educators, and host of others like them, agree.

- Senator Phil Williams