The Alabama Policy Institute is a non-profit, non-partisan educational and research institution dedicated to ensuring free markets, limited government, and strong families.
April 8, 2026
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.
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April 8, 2026
The Alabama Policy Institute (API) and Freedom Foundation have voiced support for House Bill 666 aimed at ending payroll deductions for teachers' union dues in Alabama. API President Stephanie Smith called it a move toward limited government while critics cite concerns over employee rights under current rules. The bill's sponsor expects further debate next legislative session.
Read more →March 31, 2026
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 principles backing parental rights in schooling decisions.
Read more →March 25, 2026
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 party integrity; critics warn it could disenfranchise independents.
Read more →March 4, 2026
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 funding and clarifies how resources are allocated under current policies.
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