Alabama Policy Institute Releases Framework to Maximize School Choice Under New Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit
Alabama Policy Institute Releases Framework to Maximize School Choice Under New Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit

Alabama Policy Institute Releases Framework to Maximize School Choice Under New Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit

Stephanie Smith October 5, 2026 Education Freedom Uncategorized 0

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Alabama Policy Institute (API) has released a policy brief detailing how Alabama families and education providers can integrate the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) with existing state school choice initiatives. Following Alabama’s opt-in via Executive Order No. 742, the state is

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NEW POLL SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATES AND OVERWHELMING VOTER FAVORABILITY FOR the CHOOSE ACT 
NEW POLL SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATES AND OVERWHELMING VOTER FAVORABILITY FOR the CHOOSE ACT 

NEW POLL SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATES AND OVERWHELMING VOTER FAVORABILITY FOR the CHOOSE ACT 

Stephanie Smith October 1, 2026 Uncategorized 0

BIRMINGHAM, AL — A new statewide survey conducted by the Napolitan News Service on behalf of Alabama Policy Action reveals robust leads for certain candidates in major upcoming general election races, alongside overwhelming public support for universal school choice under the CHOOSE Act. The poll, conducted September

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API Celebrates BluePrint for Alabama Reforms Targeting Red Tape, Transparency, Public Safety, and Welfare Integrity Taking Effect on Oct 1st
API Celebrates BluePrint for Alabama Reforms Targeting Red Tape, Transparency, Public Safety, and Welfare Integrity Taking Effect on Oct 1st

API Celebrates BluePrint for Alabama Reforms Targeting Red Tape, Transparency, Public Safety, and Welfare Integrity Taking Effect on Oct 1st

Stephanie Smith October 1, 2026 Uncategorized 0

API Celebrates BluePrint for Alabama Reforms Targeting Red Tape, Transparency, Public Safety, and Welfare Integrity Taking Effect on Oct 1st BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Alabama Policy Institute (API) today celebrates the historic implementation of a massive package of legislative reforms that will fundamentally improve accountability, economic

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Alabama Policy Institute Expands Investment in the State’s Future with New Alabama Policy Leaders Program
Alabama Policy Institute Expands Investment in the State’s Future with New Alabama Policy Leaders Program

Alabama Policy Institute Expands Investment in the State’s Future with New Alabama Policy Leaders Program

Stephanie Smith September 29, 2026 API News 0

Press Release | Alabama Policy Institute Alabama Policy Institute Expands Investment in the State's Future with New Alabama Policy Leaders Program Birmingham, AL – For nearly 40 years, the Alabama Policy Institute (API) has served as a stalwart champion of policies that advance free markets, limited

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Babylon Bee CEO brings message of courage to API’s annual dinner: ‘What better hill is there to die on than reality itself?’
Babylon Bee CEO brings message of courage to API’s annual dinner: ‘What better hill is there to die on than reality itself?’

Babylon Bee CEO brings message of courage to API’s annual dinner: ‘What better hill is there to die on than reality itself?’

Stephanie Smith September 29, 2026 API News 0

Grayson Everett | September 25, 2026 | Yellowhammer News Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon told the Alabama Policy Institute’s annual dinner Thursday night that his company gave up more than 40% of its web traffic rather than delete a joke. In his words, the lesson

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Seth Dillon highlights free speech, censorship at Babylon Bee in API annual dinner remarks; 2026 Legislative Champions announced
Seth Dillon highlights free speech, censorship at Babylon Bee in API annual dinner remarks; 2026 Legislative Champions announced

Seth Dillon highlights free speech, censorship at Babylon Bee in API annual dinner remarks; 2026 Legislative Champions announced

Stephanie Smith September 29, 2026 API News 0

Julianne Davis | 09.27.26 1819 News BIRMINGHAM — Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon delivered the keynote address, focusing on the company's pillars of free speech and faith, at the Alabama Policy Institute's (API) annual dinner on Thursday night in Birmingham. Dillon opened by honoring last year's speaker,

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Alabama’s Health Insurance Debate Must Include Taxpayers
Alabama’s Health Insurance Debate Must Include Taxpayers

Alabama’s Health Insurance Debate Must Include Taxpayers

Stephanie Smith September 9, 2026 Editorials Uncategorized 0

Birmingham, AL – Twenty dollars a month has become a flashpoint in Alabama’s state employee health insurance debate. But the discussion should include the people paying much of the benefits bill: taxpayers. Maintaining affordable coverage for public employees is a reasonable goal. Maintaining it through continually increasing

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The Alabama Policy Institute Accepts Highly Sought-After Ed-Prize Award for Opportunity Anchors Initiative
The Alabama Policy Institute Accepts Highly Sought-After Ed-Prize Award for Opportunity Anchors Initiative

The Alabama Policy Institute Accepts Highly Sought-After Ed-Prize Award for Opportunity Anchors Initiative

Stephanie Smith August 27, 2026 Uncategorized 0

API President and CEO Stephanie Smith joins the other 2026 Ed-Prize winner and two Civics Prize winners on stage at the State Policy Network's Annual Meeting.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Josie Ellis Director of External Relations251-303-5286 Josie@alabamapolicy.org The Alabama Policy Institute Accepts Highly Sought-After Ed-Prize Award for Opportunity Anchors InitiativeBirmingham, AL

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Technological tools should never undermine the foundational principles of a free society
Technological tools should never undermine the foundational principles of a free society

Technological tools should never undermine the foundational principles of a free society

Stephanie Smith August 25, 2026 Editorials Uncategorized 0

Conservatives Must Reclaim the Fourth Amendment from Mass Surveillance Every day, hundreds of thousands of Alabamians drive to work, drop their children off at school, go to church, and run errands with the quiet, fundamental understanding that unless they are suspected of a crime, the

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