Education “Parents’ choice” bill passes committee over concerns from critics Opponents criticized the amount of money the bill will draw from the ETF as well as investing public dollars into private schools not subject... Jacob HolmesFebruary 3, 2022
Legislature Alabama Education Association warns against “Parent’s Choice” bill Sen. Del Marsh's bill would cost the Education Trust Fund approximately $420 million. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 1, 2022
Legislature Senate approves comprehensive gaming bill, but not without some weirdness The once-dead gaming bill was brought back to life Tuesday, and it passed the same Senate where it had previously failed. Josh MoonApril 14, 2021
Opinion Opinion | When it comes to education, too many legislators just don’t get it "We’re simply tinkering around the edges. Just moving the deck chairs on the Titanic." Larry LeeApril 13, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate mulls state lottery, holds off on final vote Sen. Jim McClendon asked that his bill be carried over after a long day of deliberation. Eddie BurkhalterApril 8, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A lawsuit has been filed over the gambling bill. It is ridiculous. "The error-filled lawsuit makes a lot of claims, backs up none of them and generally angles to keep the status quo." Josh MoonMarch 9, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate mulls Sen. Del Marsh’s lottery, gaming bills Marsh's bills are expected to be brought back to the full Senate after the Legislature's weeklong break. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 12, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Let’s hope for Reed’s success Reed's temperament and style appear right for this moment in Alabama's history. Bill BrittNovember 25, 2020
News DOJ arrests leaders of nonprofit backed by Sen. Del Marsh State Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, pushed a bill in 2019 that would have allowed Alabamians to send a portion of their tax refunds to... Eddie BurkhalterAugust 20, 2020
Health Is “herd immunity” a reasonable strategy for Alabama? Evidence suggests it’s not State Sen. Del Marsh suggested herd immunity may be the only strategy for Alabama going forward. The science behind such a strategy is still... Eddie BurkhalterJuly 12, 2020