About Alabama

Perception often trails reality, and that’s the way it is with Alabama’s urban development. We tend to think of our state as the small, rural

This is an election year for state officials, and normally candidates would shy away from any talk of tax increases. However, both candidates for governor

Few governmental responsibilities affect people more directly than providing the roadways on which we travel. Alabama has 3.8 million licensed drivers. We drive on more

The ability to vote for public officials and issues is a precious power enjoyed by American citizens. This is the year for electing state officials

In the 25 years that the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama has had its finger on the pulse of Alabama’s taxes, they have remained

The other day, a colleague at Samford University asked me if Alabama’s constitution is still the longest in the country, which prompted me to delve

Few states can match Alabama’s success in attracting new business investment during the past two decades. These results in industries ranging from autos to aerospace

The 2014 legislative session is now underway. Without a doubt, the most difficult task facing lawmakers will be to develop sound, balanced state budgets for