Gov. Kay Ivey: Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewels
September 30, 1993 was a turning point in Alabama history. That's the day Mercedes-Benz, against policy, chose this state as the home of its first manufacturing facility in the United States. It was a decision that changed the future of our state in ways no one could have imagined. Fast forward more than 30 years, […]
Gov. Kay Ivey: Unions want to target one of Alabama’s crown jewel industries, automotive manufacturing
September 30, 1993 was a turning point in Alabama history. That's the day Mercedes-Benz, against policy, chose this state as the home of its first manufacturing facility in the United States. It was a decision that changed the future of our state in ways no one could have imagined. Fast forward more than 30 years, […]
MAILEE SMITH: Despite Being Knocked Down By SCOTUS Nearly Five Years Ago, Unions Keep Digging In Their Heels
Nearly five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that: Janus v AFSCMEwould permanently limit the power of government unions. The Supreme Court drew a line in its decision, affirming the essential political nature of public sector trade unions and freeing them from the obligation to finance political agendas that do not support government officials. […]
STAN GREER: Swathes Of K-12 Parents Are Dumping Schools Captured By Teachers Unions
Last month, education reporter Linda Jacobson was primarily inspired by: registration data Provided by market research firm Burbio, Eye-popping analysis Reported on how public school district schools are working to attract and retain students after elected officials halted in-person instruction in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. Combined with the U.S. Census Bureau’s […]
Credit Unions Add 34 Branches in Q1
By Jim Duplessis June 16, 2023 at 3:50 PM Recent announcements include seven more from Maine to New Mexico. The credit union added 34 more branches in the first quarter and has announced plans to add at least seven more this year, according to NCUA data. The NCUA revealed that as of March 31, the […]
KEVIN MOONEY: This Democrat Governor Could Defy The Teachers Unions And Pass School Choice
Education policy analysts say Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has set himself apart from other elected representatives who fear the teachers’ union by sticking to a campaign promise to expand school choices. It is possible. But with lawmakers likely to finalize the final bill, he has only a few weeks to deliver on his promise to […]
