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Birmingham, Ala. – Today (May 5th, 2022), the Alabama Policy Institute (API) released the results of its second annual legislative scorecard, the API Watchlist. As did the inaugural edition,

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (March 28th, 2022) the Alabama Policy Institute (API) announced the addition of two bills, Senator Orr’s SB312 and Representative Sorrell’s HB130, to its legislative

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (March 15th, 2022) the Alabama Policy Institute (API) announced the addition of two school choice bills, Senator Marsh’s SB302 and Senator Roberts’

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (March 2, 2022), the Alabama House Ways and Means Education committee approved a $1.3 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) supplemental appropriation bill for

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (February 22nd, 2022), the Alabama Policy Institute (API) announced HB2, the anti-rioting bill, as a Key “No” vote on the API Watchlist, API’s annual legislative

Montgomery, Ala. – Tomorrow (February 15th, 2022), a coalition of education advocacy groups will host a School Choice Day at the Alabama State House. Parents and students from

This Tuesday, API’s Director of Policy Analysis joined Rightside Radio host and Chief Policy Officer Phil Williams to discuss bills filed in this year’s legislative

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (January 24th, 2022) the Alabama Policy Institute (API) announced the addition of HB174, a bill sponsored by Rep. Mike Holmes (R-Wetumpka) that would

Last year, API published its first annual API Watchlist, a scorecard of Alabama legislators based on how they voted on key issues, how accessible they

On Monday morning, API Director of Policy Analysis joined Archangel Radio to talk about API’s A Conservative Platform for Alabama. Listen below.

This Friday, API’s Senior Director of Fiscal Policy joined Rightside Radio host and Chief Policy Officer Phil Williams to discuss legislation filed in Montgomery that

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (January 7th, 2022), the Alabama Policy Institute (API) released A Conservative Platform for Alabama 2022, a fully developed legislative to-do list for true conservatives in

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (Monday, November 8th, 2021), the Alabama Center for Law and Liberty (“ACLL”) filed a lawsuit challenging the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s vaccine mandate on behalf of FabArc Steel Supply, Inc., an Alabama construction company, and

Some people might say that Tom Bradford has the touch of King Midas, because it seems as if everything he has put his hand on

Birmingham, Ala. – On Friday, September 10, 2021, the Alabama Center for Law and Liberty (“ACLL”) sent a demand letter to the University of Alabama System explaining that it

Huntsville, Ala. – Today, (July 29, 2021), API-affiliate Rightside Radio and host Phil Williams broke a story that Birmingham-Southern College plans to implement restrictions and

Birmingham, Ala. – On Friday, July 9, the Alabama Center for Law and Liberty (“ACLL”) filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief (available here) in the United

On Thursday, July 8th, the Alabama Center for Law & Liberty (ACLL) filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief (available here) in the United States Supreme

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (July 8th, 2021), the Alabama Policy Institute (API) responded to a letter (available here) from the ACLU of Alabama to the Alabama State Board

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Today (July 5th, 2021), the Alabama Policy Institute released the results of its first annual legislative scorecard, the API Watchlist. Initially revealed

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (June 17th, 2021), the Alabama Policy Institute announced the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary named Rightside Media and a partnership

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (June 16th, 2021), the Alabama Center for Law & Liberty (ACLL) endorsed the joint resolution of Eagle Forum of Alabama and

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (June 15th, 2021), the Alabama Policy Institute and Eagle Forum of Alabama offered a resolution to the Alabama State School Board of Education

The Alabama Center for Law and Liberty, the litigation arm of the Alabama Policy Institute has filed its very first amicus brief. In this case, Corbitt

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (May 25th, 2021), API President and CEO Caleb Crosby announced the addition of Dr. Chad Mathis, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and former senior

Along with Eagle Forum of Alabama, ALCAP, and other groups, API called on Governor Ivey to reject the medical marijuana bill.  Dr. Michael Brown, Physician

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (May 10, 2021), the Alabama Policy Institute (API) called on Governor Ivey to lead the nation and end the state’s participation in

This Tuesday, API’s Chief Policy Officer Phil Williams appeared on WVNN’s Yaffee in the Afternoons to discuss problems with the casino gambling bill. Listen below.

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (May 5, 2021), Donald Trump, Jr. tweeted his opposition to Alabama’s gambling and lottery package calling it, as API has highlighted, a “special interest

On Tuesday, API’s Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Phil Williams spoke in opposition to SB319, the gambling and lottery bill, before the House Committee

On Friday afternoon, API’s Parker Snider appeared on Yaffee in the Afternoon to discuss the week at the State House. Listen below or click here.

Wednesday afternoon, API’s Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Phil Williams spoke before the Alabama House Health Committee in support of SB97, a bill that

On Friday afternoon, API’s Parker Snyder appeared on Yaffee in the Afternoon to discuss school choice and the expansion of charter schools in Alabama. Listen below

Friday morning, Phil Williams joined the Dale Jackson Show to discuss Alabama’s Covid-19 response and inefficient vaccine rollout. Listen below or click here.

On Monday afternoon, API’s Phil Williams appeared on Yaffee in the Afternoons to discuss the current gambling and lottery legislation as well as other legislation

Monday morning, API’s Director of Policy Analysis joined Archangel Radio’s LA Catholic Morning to discuss President Trump’s support for school choice and what it should

On Friday afternoon, API’s Phil Williams appeared on Yaffee in the Afternoons to discuss what has gone on in the legislative session so far. To

This Wednesday, API’s Public Affairs Officer Scott Stantis appeared on the Matt Murphy show to discuss local news. Listen below.

Thursday morning, API’s Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Phil Williams appeared on Archangel Radio to discuss the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, which

Birmingham, Ala. –  Today, the Alabama Policy Institute (“API”), a conservative nonprofit in Birmingham dedicated to the defense of free markets, limited government, and strong families,

Phil Williams, Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel for the Alabama Policy Institute, speaks against the medical marijuana legislation in a hearing before the House

This Wednesday, API’s Public Affairs Officer Scott Stantis appeared on the Matt Murphy show to discuss gambling, the lottery bill, and more.

Birmingham, Ala. – Yesterday (March 9th, 2021), the Alabama State Senate rejected a constitutional amendment (SB214) establishing a lottery and allowing expanding gambling by a vote

Tuesday morning, Phil Williams joined the Jeff Poor Show to discuss restoring the balance of power, the lottery bill, and more. Listen below or click

On Monday, API’s Director of Policy Strategy, Phil Williams was joined by Senator Arthur Orr to discuss gambling, teacher pay raises, and more. To listen,

This week, API’s President and CEO Caleb Crosby appeared on Birmingham radio’s Matt & Val Show to discuss the governor’s mask mandate and the news

This Wednesday, API’s Public Affairs Officer Scott Stantis appeared on the Matt Murphy show to discuss Governor Ivey’s “turtles” comments, our system of governance, and

Tuesday morning, Phil Williams joined the Dale Jackson Show to discuss the lottery and gambling bill. Listen below or click here.

Monday morning, Phil Williams joined the Jeff Poor Show to discuss Govenor Ivey’s “turtles” comment, bills to rebalance the balance of power, and more. Listen

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (Monday, February 22nd, 2021), the Alabama Policy Institute provided additional input to their recent statements on SB214 (by Sen. Marsh, R-Anniston), a bill designed

 Cartoon by API Public Affairs Officer, Scott Stantis. Birmingham, Ala. – Today, February 22nd, 2021, the Alabama Policy Institute (API) responded to the recent aspersions cast on

On Tuesday, February 16th, API Distinguished Fellow Bishop Jim Lowe was featured on Trinity Broadcasting Network’s program “America’s Hidden History: Black History Month.”  In the

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (February 12th, 2021), the Alabama Policy Institute applauded the final passage of HB170 and SB30, two bills for which API has

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (February 10th, 2021) the Alabama Policy Institute (API) announced the addition of SB214, the gambling and lottery legislation carried by Senator

This week, API’s President and CEO Caleb Crosby was featured on Mobile’s the Jeff Poor Show while Scott Stantis, API Public Affairs Officer, appeared on

This Wednesday, API’s Chief Policy Officer Phil Williams and Public Affairs Officer Scott Stantis appeared on the Matt & Val Show to discuss the Governor’s

Tuesday morning, Phil Williams joined the Jeff Poor Show to discuss the API Watchlist, our legislative scorecard, and the 2021 Regular Session Listen below or

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Today (February 2, 2021), the Alabama Policy Institute (API) announced the API Watchlist, a scorecard for Alabama’s policy makers focused heavily on

This Wednesday, API’s Public Affairs Officer Scott Stantis appeared on the Matt Murphy show to discuss the news of the day Listen below or click here.

This Wednesday, API’s Public Affairs Officer Scott Stantis appeared on the Matt Murphy show to discuss the Inauguration of President Biden. Listen below or click

This Monday, API’s Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Phil Williams appeared on the Fred Holland Show to discuss his recent op-ed “Where Have All

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Today (January 14, 2020), the Alabama Policy Institute (API) released its report entitled, “Alabama’s Use of CARES Act Funds: Grow Government or

This Wednesday, API’s Public Affairs Officer Scott Stantis appeared on the Matt Murphy show to discuss the Capitol Hill attack and the future of conservatism.

Wednesday morning, after an earlier interview with Archangel Radio’s LA Catholic Mornings, Phil Williams joined the Jeff Poor Show to discuss his most recent op-ed,

Tuesday morning, Phil Williams joined the Archangel Radio’s LA Catholic Morning his recent op-ed “Where Have All the Heroes Gone?”, the impact of the Georgia

Monday morning, Phil Williams joined the Jeff Poor Show to discuss the imbalance of power between the legislature and the executive branch and the future

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (December 14th, 2020), Alabama Policy Institute President Caleb Crosby announced the expansion of the non-partisan policy and research think-tank’s Fellows program. “Adding individuals

Tuesday morning, Phil Williams joined the Jeff Poor Show to discuss election integrity and the fact that the courts and the legal system are a

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (Dec. 10, 2020), Alabama Policy Institute (API) President Caleb Crosby announced the expansion of the non-partisan policy and research think-tank’s leadership staff with the addition

As API enters the twenty-first week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local media.

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) was recently featured on the State Policy Network’s America At Its Best: The Show.  API’s Director of Policy Strategy and General

As API enters the twentieth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local media.

As part of the State Policy Network’s (SPN) annual meeting, the nationwide organization made up of state focused education and research institutes (also known as

As API enters the nineteenth-week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local media. It

As API enters the eighteenth-week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local media. It

As API enters the seventeenth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local

Phil Williams, Director of Policy Strategy for the Alabama Policy Institute, recently discussed Governor Ivey’s “Masks in Class” mandate on  WSFA Montgomery’s evening news program.

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (July 29, 2020), Alabama Policy Institute President Caleb Crosby released the following statement in response to Governor Kay Ivey’s amended “Safer at

As API enters the sixteenth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local

As API enters the fourteenth-week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local media. It is

We are excited to announce that API is a finalist for State Policy Network‘s Bob Williams Award for Most Influential Research this year! The final

As API enters the thirteenth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local

As API enters the twelfth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local

As API enters the eleventh week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local media.

Birmingham, Ala. – Today (Thursday, June 18, 2020) the Alabama Policy Institute (API) released the results of a statewide poll conducted by nationally recognized polling company Cygnal.

As API enters the tenth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local media. It is

As API enters the ninth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local media.

As API enters the eigth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local media.

Birmingham, Ala. – Today the Alabama Policy Institute (API) released to the public and submitted to Governor Ivey and to the Governor’s Special Task Force the

As API enters the seventh week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local

As API enters the sixth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local

As API enters the fifth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local

As API enters the fourth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from

Birmingham, Ala. – State legislators are now considering a reform that was also recommended by the Alabama Policy Institute in its recent Liberty First podcast. The podcast, which

Birmingham, Ala. – On April 23rd, the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) issued a warning that deciding to leave work or failing to return to work

As API enters our third week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local

Birmingham, Ala. – Today the Alabama Policy Institute (API) submitted to the Governor’s Special Task Force on Reopening the Economy a report (“Healthy Citizenry, Healthy

As API enters our second week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local media.

Birmingham, Ala. – Today, the Alabama Policy Institute released its first edition of Anchored in Alabama: Stories of Hope, a weekly publication that highlights the creativity, dedication, and

Anchored in Alabama: Stories of Hope   Anchored in Alabama serves as a news aggregate of Alabama’s private enterprise and faith communities offering solutions during