I also got to talk to Phil Williams on his show this week about the movement on the gambling legislation. You can listen in here:https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-mdysv-15dbc1b
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Stephanie Smith of API sheds light on Alabama's debate over gambling legalization, revealing stark divides within its legislature. Despite NCAA warnings and rising concerns over addiction and athlete welfare, the state's proposed gambling laws lack
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Suppose an intelligent machine deems you guilty of a crime. Suppose the police were to treat the machine’s judgment as evidence of your guilt. Would
Mobile Radio: Phil Williams on the Jeff Poor Show
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At the Birmingham Museum of Art, in the back and around a corner, is a painting that few care to look at for too long.
Points of Policy: Alabama’s Balance of Power with Scott Stantis
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Did you ever play on a seesaw as a kid? Did you ever try it with a bigger kid on the other side — someone
Two Former State Lawmakers and Evangelical Christian Bishop Named Alabama Policy Institute Distinguished Fellows
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Points of Policy: Election Integrity with Secretary of State John Merrill
In this Points of Policy edition of the 1819 Podcast, API’s Phil Williams is joined by the Secretary of State of Alabama, John Merrill, to discuss election
Journalism and Media Veteran Scott Stantis Joins Alabama Policy Institute as Public Affairs Officer
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
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It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over My Pastor recently quipped that it felt like we are in the 5th year of 2020. True that. But
12/4/2020: Taking a Look at API’s Three Pillars
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11/27/2020: Thankfulness in 2020
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Emblazoned above the door to the Alabama Statehouse is a Latin phrase that translates as “We Dare Defend Our Rights”. It is a symbol of
Mobile Radio: Phil Williams on the Jeff Poor Show
Tuesday morning, Phil Williams joined the Jeff Poor Show to discuss the possibility of more government shutdowns, benchmarks to reduce coronavirus restrictions, and the need
Points of Policy Podcast: Pennsylvania and the Presidential Election
In this Points of Policy edition of the 1819 Podcast, Phil Williams is joined by Pennsylvania politicos Charles Mitchell of the Commonwealth Foundation and Matthew
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I can’t tell you how many texts I’ve received this week from friends and acquaintances across the country asking—usually in all-caps and peppered with profanity—what
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11/6/2020: While We Wait, a Look at Ballot Measures
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I have the honor of leading the Alabama Policy Institute, a non-partisan, non-profit educational and research institution which has championed free markets, limited government, and
Mobile Radio: Parker Snider on Archangel Radio
Monday morning, API’s Director of Policy Analysis Parker Snider joined Mobile’s Archangel Radio to discuss the constitutional amendments that will be on each ballot in
Huntsville Radio: Parker Snider on WVNN’s Politics and Moore
This Saturday, API’s Director of Policy Analysis Parker Snider joined WVNN’s Saturday morning show “Politics and Moore”. In the 30-minute segment, Shannon Moore, the show’s
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Credit where credit is due. Singer-songwriter John Mayer nailed it with one particular line from his hit song “Waiting On the World to Change”. He
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Daniel Tompkins. George Dallas. Schuler Colfax. Garret Hobart. John Garner. Do any of these names ring a bell? If they don’t it’s okay, you are
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Mobile Radio: Phil Williams on the Jeff Poor Show
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Recently my wife and I were preparing to attend a wedding. As we made ready to leave the house we checked to make sure that
Coronavirus Restrictions by State: October 2020
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Despite Pandemic, Alabama Budgets are Fully Funded. The Governor and Lawmakers Must Keep It That Way.
As summer transitions to fall, Alabama’s state budgets also undergo a shift. On October 1st, the state government left 2020 behind and moved into fiscal
Mobile Radio: Phil Williams on the Jeff Poor Show
This Wednesday, API’s Director of Policy Strategy and General Counsel Phil Williams joined the Jeff Poor Show. In the 20-minute segment, Poor and Williams discuss
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Who Prevents the Suspension of Civil Liberties From Becoming a “New Normal”? The Legislature.
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that state executive orders prohibiting people from gathering and carrying on their businesses are unconstitutional. The ruling contains
Points of Policy: Chick-fil-A and Freedom of Speech with Adam Macleod
In this Points of Policy edition of the 1819 Podcast, API Director of Policy Strategy and General Counsel Phil Williams and Professorial Fellow Adam MacLeod discuss the
Huntsville Radio: Parker Snider on the Party Platforms
This Saturday, API Director of Policy Analysis joined the WVNN’s Politics and Moore. In the 15-minute segment, Moore and Snider discuss the differences between the Democratic
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API on America At Its Best Show
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
Protected: Frequently Asked Questions: Abortion in Alabama Post Roe
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Debate #1: That Was Not Thunderdome – A Pragmatic Assessment of the First Presidential Debate
It was with great expectation that everyone I know settled in to watch the first presidential debate hosted by Chris Wallace from Fox News. And
Mobile Radio: Adam MacLeod on the Supreme Court
This Tuesday, API Professorial Fellow Adam MacLeod joined the Jeff Poor Show. In the 15-minute segment, Poor and MacLeod discuss the vacancy left by the
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Near the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, critics of President Donald Trump’s response to the novel virus claimed that he didn’t have a plan. They’ve derided him
Points of Policy: The Supreme Court Vacancy with Adam MacLeod, Professorial Fellow
In this Points of Policy edition of the 1819 Podcast, API Director of Policy Strategy and General Counsel Phil Williams and Professorial Fellow Adam MacLeod discuss the
Alabama Has $1.4 Billion in Unspent CARES Act Funding. It Should Go to Help You.
$ 0 Alabama’s Unspent CARES Act Funds as of September 22nd, 2020 What would you do if you woke up tomorrow with millions of extra
Points of Policy: Commissioner Jeff Dunn and the New Prison Plan
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Photo Credit: Mark Turnauckas / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) Chick-fil-A makes delicious sandwiches without beef. But not on Sundays. Owned by Christians, the company also
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I grew up in poverty. I know what it’s like to be without electricity and to move because the rent is past-due. I’ve lived the
9/18/2020 Podcast: The 2020 Census, Alabama, and Redistricting
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Anchored in Alabama: Stories of Hope – Week 20
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.
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9/11/2020 News Recap
In this week’s news recap podcast, Josh, Justin, and Parker discuss: -CARES Act funds being used to pay for Alabama’s unemployment costs -The 19th Anniversary
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2020 Election: Comparing the Democratic and Republican Platforms
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9/4/2020 News Recap: Saban Marches, Burkette Resigns, and a “Setup” Speaker Pelosi
The hosts are all here for another edition of the 1819 Weekly News Recap! On this week’s episode, we discuss: -The City of Tuscaloosa’s potential
API Earns National Award
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8/28/2020 News Recap Podcast
On this episode of the 1819 News Recap Podcast, Justin and Parker discuss: -Tuscaloosa’s shuttering of bars and bar service -Governor Ivey’s extended Safer at
Mobile Radio: Phil Williams on the Jeff Poor Show
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API Urges Governor to Use Remaining CARES Act Funds for Statewide Tax Relief
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We recall Civics 101. It was a course that outlined the function and form of governance. The roles and responsibilities of state governments versus the
8/21/2020 News Recap
Josh, Justin, and Parker are all back in the studio this week to record our thoughts and analysis of recent news including: -Rumors of a
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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
Trump Executive Orders Give Back by Taking Less, but Could Discourage Return to Work
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Higher Education’s Market Reckoning
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Mobile Radio: Phil Williams on the Jeff Poor Show
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7/31/2020 News Recap
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Mobile Radio: Parker Snider Discusses Masks in Class, Anchored in Alabama
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Keep a Weather Eye on the Horizon – A Legal Storm is Brewing
I don’t know if you’ve ever had the displeasure of being at sea when a major storm develops. It is disconcerting, to say the least.
API President’s Statement Opposing Governor’s “Masks in Class” Mandate
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API Publishes Report Reviewing U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019-2020 Term
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7/24/2020 News Recap
In this episode of the 1819 News Recap, Parker is joined by API interns Josh and John. Together they discuss: -Alabama school districts shifting to
Anchored in Alabama: Stories of Hope – Week 15
As API enters the fifteenth week publishing Anchored in Alabama, our team continues to be encouraged by the stories we hear from you and from local
Don’t Be Fooled by a Self-Licking Ice Cream Cone
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In this episode of the 1819 Weekly News Recap Podcast, Parker and Josh discuss -The results from the race for US Senate -The results in
Anchored in Alabama: Stories of Hope – Week 14
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To Educate Our Children
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7/10/2020 News Recap
Josh is back for this week’s news recap podcast. Join us as we discuss the race for US Senate in its final week, offer predictions,
API a Finalist for State Policy Network’s Bob Williams Award for Most Influential Research
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Anchored in Alabama: Stories of Hope – Week Thirteen
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MOBILE RADIO: Supreme Court Redefines “Sex”
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Alabama Needs to Limit Uncertainty for Healthcare Providers in the Pandemic
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Rural Broadband: It’s Past Time
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Poll: 70% of Alabamians Want a Special Session and Support API’s RESTORE Alabama Plan
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6/12/2020 News Recap
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6/5/2020 News Recap
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API’s Phil Williams Guest Hosts Jeff Poor Radio Show
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5/29/2020 News Recap
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The Need for Education Reform Didn’t Die with the Defeat of Amendment One
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Points of Policy: The $1.25 Billion School Bond Issue
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Debt and Shiny New Buildings Will Not Improve Education in Alabama
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5/15/2020 News Recap
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Anchored in Alabama: Stories of Hope – Week Five
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5/8/2020 News Recap
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Balancing Rights and Love of Neighbor
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Anchored in Alabama: Week Four
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After Calling for Reform, API Applauds Legislative Move to Refine Emergency Powers
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Responding to API Report, Department of Labor Clarifies Unemployment Eligibility
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5/1/2020 News Recap: Safer at Home, Masks Required in Birmingham, and Justin Amash
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Liberty First Limited Edition Podcast Released
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Anchored in Alabama: Stories of Hope – Week Three
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Having Freedom is not Irresponsible
When Georgia’s governor announced that the state would allow some non-essential businesses to reopen, everyone had an opinion. What I heard and read most often,
4/24/2020 New Recap: Reopening America Guidelines and Rama Jama’s
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Accountability Act Schools Continue to Serve Students with Excellence in Coronavirus Crisis
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Alabama Policy Institute Submits Report to the Governor’s Special Task Force on Reopening the Economy, highlights Constitutional Freedom, and the Role of the Alabama Department of Labor
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4/17/2020 News Recap: Biden Endorsements, Reopening the Economy, and the Mike Hubbard Case
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Alabama Policy Institute Releases “Anchored in Alabama: Stories of Hope” to Highlight Responses of Private Enterprise and Faith Communities to COVID-19
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How Christ’s Resurrection Makes Politics Better
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Dating back to the Obama administration, conservatives have criticized the impulse to “never let a crisis go to waste.” In truth, the impulse is not
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Education in Alabama is Dead Last, It’s Insanity to Not Make a Change
They say the definition of insanity is continuing to do the same thing time and again, yet expecting a different outcome. But that’s exactly what
What if you could really vote out some politicians? I mean really!
Has there ever been a ballot initiative that reduced the number of politicians? I mean, ever? What if I told you that with the stroke