About Alabama — Improving Public Services in Urban Areas
Perception often trails reality, and that’s the way it is with Alabama’s urban development. We tend to think of our
About Alabama — Considering Taxes
This is an election year for state officials, and normally candidates would shy away from any talk of tax increases.
About Alabama — Finding the Money to Build and Maintain Alabama’s Roads
Few governmental responsibilities affect people more directly than providing the roadways on which we travel. Alabama has 3.8 million licensed
About Alabama — Exercising Your Power to Vote
The ability to vote for public officials and issues is a precious power enjoyed by American citizens. This is the
About Alabama — Improving Alabama’s Tax Bargain
In the 25 years that the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama has had its finger on the pulse of
About Alabama — It’s Really Not A Trivial Matter
The other day, a colleague at Samford University asked me if Alabama’s constitution is still the longest in the country,
About Alabama — Importance of Workforce Development
Few states can match Alabama’s success in attracting new business investment during the past two decades. These results in industries
About Alabama — The Legislature Tackles Difficult State Budgets for 2015
The 2014 legislative session is now underway. Without a doubt, the most difficult task facing lawmakers will be to develop