Auburn’s McCrary Institute, Oak Ridge National Laboratory to build cybersecurity center to protect electricity grid
Auburn University's McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been awarded a $10 million grant from the Department of Energy to pilot a regional cybersecurity research and operations center to protect the electric grid from cyberattacks. The total cost of the project is $12.5 million, with […]
UA Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership officially opens, leadership team completed
The long-awaited Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at the University of Alabama has officially opened with its inaugural leadership team. Former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, University of Arizona President Stuart Bell, and representatives from government, academia and business gathered on campus last week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. According to the University of Alabama, the […]
Alabama Policy Institute: Governor Ivey should reject renewed calls to expand MedicaidÂ
Medicaid expansion was expected to be one of the main topics heading into Alabama's 2024 regular legislative session, but the session ended without any action, leaving Alabama one of 10 states that have not opted to expand Medicaid, a measure first put in place by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 […]
Auburn cyber and critical infrastructure institute adds former congressman, national security experts as senior fellows
Auburn University's McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security on Thursday announced the addition of six more senior fellows to its 2024 class. The six new senior fellows join 27 others New Senior Fellows The fellows were announced in February. The university said the experts and staff will add cybersecurity and national security expertise […]
McCrary Institute leads in cybersecurity innovation, collaboration
In the digital age, where cybersecurity threats loom large in modern life, Auburn University McCrary Institute for Cyber-Critical Infrastructure Security stands as a beacon of innovation and expertise. Under the leadership of Director Frank J. Cilluffo, the Institute has played a pivotal role in shaping cybersecurity policy at both the national and international levels. The […]
Alabama Policy Institute to hold press conference in opposition to proposed gaming legislation ahead of public hearing
The Alabama House of Representatives will hold a hearing Tuesday to discuss a bill that would let voters decide on sports betting, the state lottery and casino-style gambling, as well as the legal form of the commission that would regulate those activities. Last week, Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City), Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Madison), and Rep. […]
Alabama Policy Institute to hold event in opposition to proposed gaming legislation ahead of public hearing
The Alabama House of Representatives will hold a hearing Tuesday to discuss a bill that would let voters decide on sports betting, the state lottery and casino-style gambling, as well as the legal form of the commission that would regulate those activities. Last week, Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City), Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Madison), and Rep. […]
UA System Chancellor Finis St. John IV to lead Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership
The University of Alabama System has announced a change in leadership at the highest level, as Chancellor Finnis “Fes” St. John IV prepares to take on a new role at the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership. Sid J. Trant, the system's current general counsel and senior vice chancellor, will serve as interim chancellor starting […]
Alabama Policy Institute: Top 10 things the Legislature should accomplish in 2024
The regular session of the Alabama Legislature is approaching. The only legal requirement for our state legislature is to pass a balanced budget, but literally hundreds of bills will be considered and debated as our elected leaders move through the session. . It's difficult for even the most experienced legislators to stay focused on specific […]
Alabama Policy Institute releases 2024 legislative ‘blueprint’
The Alabama Policy Institute, Alabama's leading conservative think tank, recently Alabama's 2024 Blueprint ahead of the 2024 state legislative session, which begins Feb. 6. API is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The group says it is committed to policies that promote free markets, limited government and strong families. API has listed 30 legislative priorities it would […]
