Three Republican candidates debated key issues including crime rates and prison overcrowding ahead of Alabama’s attorney general primary election set for May 19. The contenders offered differing approaches while emphasizing tough-on-crime stances.
The Alabama Policy Institute has outlined its support for expanding school choice options in Alabama following recent legislative changes. The organization emphasizes family empowerment through educational freedom while referencing constitutional…
Alabama legislators are considering HB541—a bill requiring voters to register with a political party two months before primary elections—raising concerns about taxpayer funding and voter access. Supporters say it protects…
Stephanie Holden Smith of the Alabama Policy Institute disputes recent claims from North Alabama school leaders regarding potential losses from expanded school choice programs. She points to record-high state education…
The Alabama Policy Institute has announced the launch of its FaithBlazers initiative, aimed at encouraging people of faith to express their beliefs in public spaces and civic life.
Last week, school leaders from Huntsville City, Madison City, and Madison County warned that expanding the CHOOSE Act and universal school choice could cost their districts a combined $100 million.
The Alabama Senate has approved legislation that would require app stores to implement age verification and parental consent measures for minors downloading applications.
The Alabama Senate has passed the App Store Accountability Act with unanimous support on February 5.
The Alabama Policy Institute has stated that the CHOOSE Act is delivering on its goal to expand educational opportunities for families across the state.
Alabama lawmakers and education leaders are debating the future of the CHOOSE Act, a school choice program that uses public funds to help students attend private schools.
Americans for Prosperity–Alabama and the Alabama Policy Institute held Education Freedom Day on January 28, 2026, in Montgomery.
Education Freedom Day was observed on Wednesday in front of the Alabama State House, drawing attention to the variety of school choice options available for families in Alabama.
The Alabama Policy Institute has raised concerns about the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), calling for increased transparency and legislative oversight.
Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the U.S. Attorney General to speed up the process of moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the…
A statement released by Bishop Jim Lowe of the Gatekeepers Association advocates for full funding of Alabama’s universal school choice program, referencing biblical teachings as the main reason for this…
Stephanie Smith, President and CEO of the Alabama Policy Institute, has voiced her support for House Bill 161, known as the App Store Accountability Act.
Governor Kay Ivey has signed Executive Order No. 742, which opts Alabama into the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program.
The Alabama Policy Institute (API) has released its “Blueprint for 2026: Building a Stronger Alabama,” which includes 30 policy proposals organized under the themes of free markets, limited government, and…
The National Education Association (NEA) has recently highlighted its opposition to the expansion of school choice programs, including those in Alabama.
The Alabama Policy Institute (API) has expressed support for Senate Bill 129, a law that restricts mandatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and offices in public entities across the…
The U.S. Department of Education, together with the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Turning Point USA, Hillsdale College, and more than 40 national and state organizations, has launched the America…
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