About Alabama — Alabama’s High Infant Death Rate
Alabama’s infant death rate climbed to 10 per 1,000 live births in 2007, the highest level since 1998. According to
About Alabama — Benefits from Oil, Gas Prices
They say there’s a silver lining in every dark cloud. Like all other Americans, Alabamians have to pay more when
About Alabama — Children’s Health Care
In the most recent assessment of state performance on children’s health issues, Alabama ranked 15th in the nation and
About Alabama — Evaluating the Legislature’s Performance
The Alabama Legislature adjourned its 2008 regular session May 19. The basic task of lawmakers is to complete the state
About Alabama — Looking at the Alabama Legislature
Elections for office are at the heart of our form of government, and like 40 other states Alabama is
About Alabama — Improving the Way Alabama Invests in Education
The state’s education budget is in trouble. The Legislature authorized $6.7 billion in education spending for fiscal 2008, but
About Alabama — Will Alabama Stay Economically Strong in 2008 and Beyond?
Alabama’s economic performance in recent years has been spectacular. The state’s economy has grown faster than the national economy in
About Alabama — 2008 Legislative Session Under Way
The Alabama Legislature convened for its 2008 session Feb. 5. To begin their work, the 35 senators and 105 representatives