During the 2025 legislative session, there have been two attempts at granting the State Superintendent of Education increased power. Proponents of HB344/SB215 and HB498/SB292 argue that the legislation would enhance oversight by empowering the State Superintendent to issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, and appoint special investigators to conduct investigations. Despite what proponents say, there are serious […]

The Alabama Policy Institute recently launched a new website and initiative aimed at informing the public about the possible consequences of expanding gambling in Alabama. API has long been an opponent of the expansion of gambling because the proposals violate all three pillars of our mission to promote free markets, limited government, and strong families. […]

The Alabama Policy Institute launched a new website and initiative aimed at informing the public about the possible consequences of expanding gambling in Alabama this week. API has long been an opponent of the expansion of gambling because the proposals violate all three pillars of our mission to promote free markets, limited government, and strong […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) has unveiled its 2025 BluePrint for Alabama, a comprehensive 30-point agenda designed to promote free markets, limited government, and strong families in the state in the upcoming 2025 state legislative session. The annual roadmap serves as API’s cornerstone for advocating good governance and impactful public policy reforms.  API’s annual agenda […]

The Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature is upon us. Though the only statutory requirement of our state legislature is to pass balanced budgets, there will be literally hundreds of bills considered and debated as our elected leadership moves through the session. It’s difficult for even the most seasoned legislator to remain focused on specific […]

The Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature is upon us. Though the only statutory requirement of our state legislature is to pass balanced budgets, there will be literally hundreds of bills considered and debated as our elected leadership moves through the session. It’s difficult for even the most seasoned legislator to remain focused on specific […]

The Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature is upon us. Though the only statutory requirement of our state legislature is to pass balanced budgets, there will be literally hundreds of bills considered and debated as our elected leadership moves through the session. It’s difficult for even the most seasoned legislator to remain focused on specific […]

The Alabama Legislature is currently considering several bills that would allow casino gambling, a lottery and sports betting in Alabama. The Alabama Policy Institute has 10 reasons state lawmakers should vote NO on all gambling legislation. Alabama does not need to legalize gambling to enforce current laws: Proponents of these bills will tell you they […]

The Alabama Legislature is currently considering several bills that would allow casino gambling, a lottery and sports betting in Alabama. The Alabama Policy Institute has 10 reasons state lawmakers should vote NO on all gambling legislation. Alabama does not need to legalize gambling to enforce current laws: Proponents of these bills will tell you they […]

Alabama Attorney General Republican nomination candidate Chess Bedsole recently responded to the 2018 Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News Attorney General Candidate Questionnaire. His responses are below. ACTING PHILOSOPHY Interpreting the Law Question: Attorneys general are in the business of interpreting and enforcing the law.  If elected, would you see your role as Attorney General […]

Democrat candidate for attorney general Chris Christie recently responded to the questionnaire prepared by the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. His answers are below. ACTING PHILOSOPHY Interpreting the Law Attorneys general are in the business of interpreting and enforcing the law.  If elected, would you see your role as Attorney General (AG) as that […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently responded to the questionnaire prepared by the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. His answers are below. ACTING PHILOSOPHY Interpreting the Law Question: Attorneys general are in the business of interpreting and enforcing the law. If elected, would you see your role as Attorney General (AG) as that of an […]

Republican attorney general candidate Alice Martin recently responded to the questionnaire prepared by the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. Her answers are below. ACTING PHILOSOPHY Interpreting the Law Question: Attorneys general are in the business of interpreting and enforcing the law.  If elected, would you see your role as Attorney General (AG) as that […]

Dr. Will Boyd, the Democrat nominee for lieutenant governor, recently responded to the questionnaire prepared by the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. His answers are below. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY Question: What is your political philosophy and, if elected, how would it shape the way you lead as lieutenant governor? Boyd: My political philosophy would likely be […]

Twinkle Cavanaugh, president of the Alabama Public Service Commission and a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for lieutenant governor, recently responded to the questionnaire prepared by the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. Her answers are below. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES Question: What is your political philosophy and, if elected, how would it shape the […]

State Sen. Rusty Glover, a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for lieutenant governor, recently responded to the questionnaire prepared by the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. His answers are below. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES Question: What is your political philosophy and, if elected, how would it shape the way you lead as lieutenant […]

State Rep. Will Ainsworth, a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for lieutenant governor, recently responded to a questionnaire from the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. His responses are below: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES  Question: What is your political philosophy and, if elected, how would it shape the way you lead as lieutenant governor? […]

Governor Kay Ivey recently responded to a gubernatorial candidate questionnaire from the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. Her responses are below: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES Question: What is your political philosophy and, if elected, how would it shape the way you govern? Ivey: Growing up on the family farm in Wilcox County, I learned […]

Scott Dawson, a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, recently responded to a questionnaire from the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. His responses are below: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES Question: What is your political philosophy and, if elected, how would it shape the way you govern? Dawson: I’m conservative, which means that […]

State Sen. Bill Hightower, a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for governor, recently responded to the questionnaire prepared by the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. His answers are below. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES Question: What is your political philosophy and, if elected, how would it shape the way you govern? Hightower: My conservatism […]

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, recently responded to the questionnaire prepared by the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. His answers are below. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES Question: What is your political philosophy and, if elected, how would it shape the way you govern? Maddox: — I […]

Former State Rep. James Fields, a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor, recently responded to the questionnaire prepared by the Alabama Policy Institute and Yellowhammer News. His answers are below. POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES Question: What is your political philosophy and, if elected, how would it shape the way you govern? Fields: Ours […]

Candidates for public office, once elected, bring their underlying principles and perspectives on policy issues into office with them, thus defining how they govern. It is important for citizens to know and understand the candidates for which they are voting, and Yellowhammer News and the Alabama Policy Institute (API) are partnering to bring that information […]

Candidates for public office, once elected, bring their underlying principles and perspectives on policy issues into office with them, thus defining how they govern. It is important for citizens to know and understand the candidates for which they are voting, and Yellowhammer News and the Alabama Policy Institute (API) are partnering to bring that information […]