Dr. Kyle Searcy: Economic stability vs. union promises is a critical choice for Hyundai workers
More than 20 years ago, Montgomery, Alabama's economy relied primarily on the role of state government due to its capital status and employment from Maxwell/Gunter Air Force Base. Other parts of the state benefited dramatically from large-scale manufacturing projects, with Mercedes-Benz locating between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Honda choosing Talladega, and Mazda Toyota putting down roots […]
Economic stability vs. union promises: A critical choice for Hyundai workers
More than 20 years ago, Montgomery, Alabama's economy relied primarily on the role of state government due to its capital status and employment from Maxwell/Gunter Air Force Base. Other parts of the state benefited dramatically from large-scale manufacturing projects, with Mercedes-Benz locating between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Honda choosing Talladega, and Mazda Toyota putting down roots […]
7 Things: Gov. Ivey thinks you should not gamble if you don’t support it; school choice changes coming; and more …
7. Meat grown in a laboratory is arrivalBut the Alabama Legislature wants to make it happen illegal The state Senate has already passed a bill sponsored by livestock farmers and state Sen. Jack Williams (R-Mobile) to make it available for sale in Alabama. The bill would make manufacturing, selling, and distributing cultured meat a Class […]
Alabama school choice bill receives first public hearing
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance, Taxation, and Education Committee held a hearing on the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Student Education (CHOOSE) Act of 2024. The Choose Act makes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) available to parents of children. We provide educational services to these children. Senate Bill 61 (SB61) is introduced by Chairman Arthur Orr […]
Alabama’s school choice bill receives first public hearing
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance, Taxation, and Education Committee held a hearing on the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Student Education (CHOOSE) Act of 2024. The Choose Act makes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) available to parents of children. We provide educational services to these children. Senate Bill 61 (SB61) is introduced by Chairman Arthur Orr […]
Educational Freedom Day brings lawmakers, students and advocates together for school choice at Alabama State House
This morning in Montgomery, school choice advocates, students, and families gathered to celebrate all of Alabama's school choice options, united in hopes of advancing these options further in the 2024 Legislature. A week ago, Governor Kay Ivey announced the introduction of the CHOOSE Act in her State of the State address. The bill would provide […]
Column: Credit Newsom for trying to alleviate homelessness, not that he has much choice
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom's “Treatment, Not Tents” ballot measure will have only a marginal impact on homelessness. But this remains the largest attempt yet by California's governor to address the growing problem. March 5th Primary Election Ballot Proposal 1 Essentially, it would shift current mental health funding to prioritize treatment for homeless people with […]
‘That’s A False Choice’: Senators Claim That Ukraine’s Security Is As Important As The Border
Several senators who support approving new U.S. military aid to Ukraine during its war against Russia told the Daily Caller News Foundation that border security is as important to Ukraine as border security. The Senate failed Wednesday to pass a bipartisan national security spending bill that would have spent $118 billion on aid to Ukraine […]
7 Things: Ivey lays out school choice, gambling, and election security plans; Biden’s border lies more ridiculous; and more …
7. Former President Donald Trump just launched Bud Light's influencer-style Truth Social postreacted to President Joe Biden's mean remarks. rejection of interview He appeared on the CBS Super Bowl pregame show for the second year in a row and said,evaluation Gold” by doing it yourself. CBS rejected the offer and proved they were more interested […]
Ivey debuts universal school choice bill backed by legislative leadership, budget chairmen
Gov. Kay Ivey detailed her long-awaited school choice plan during her State of the State address Tuesday night. Her ultimate goal is to sign the first major school choice expansion since the Alabama Accountability Act was passed more than a decade ago. “Our next step is to offer education savings accounts, starting with parents who […]
