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Better save up, because health care is about to get more expensive
Michael Ciamarra - November 24, 2009
As the U.S. House of Representatives leadership muscled through its complex, bureaucratic overhaul of 17 percent of our economy, neither Alabama nor...
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Better save up, because health care is about to get more expensive
Michael Ciamarra - November 24, 2009
As the U.S. House of Representatives leadership muscled through its complex, bureaucratic overhaul of 17 percent of our economy, neither Alabama nor other states have been waiting on the final outcome in the U.S. Senate...
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Alabama's Right to Know
Michael Ciamarra - May 15, 2009
On the final day of the Alabama Legislature, SB204 passed the House of Representatives and is ready for Governor Bob Riley’s signature to enact into law. SB204 by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur and House sponsor Rep. Mike Ball, R-Madison, will create an online database of all state expenditures including contracts and grants.
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National Think Tank Releases State Rankings on Health Ownership
Contact: Nomi Deutch at 415-955-6120 - For Immediate Release: August 14, 2008
National Think Tank Releases State Rankings on Health Ownership. Alabama Comes Out on Top
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API Joins Coalition:Don't Raise the Federal Gas Tax
Michael Ciamarra - August 27, 2007
Today, API joins a growing number of groups and state-based think tanks in opposition to an increase in the federal gasoline excise tax. The coalition, which was organized by the National Taxpayers Union (ntu.org), delivered its open letter to the Congress and the President last week.
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Legislative Session Likely to Be Light in Substance and Heavy in 'Feel Good' Bills
Michael Ciamarra - December 21, 2004
"All is quiet on the Western front," to borrow a famous literary allegory - but not for long. January will be a busy month for legislators.
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Reintroducing Amendment - Removing Segregation Language Must Be a Priority
Michael Ciamarra - November 8, 2004
Birmingham - What should have been the least controversial of amendments on last Tuesday's ballot - Amendment Two - became the most controversial.
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Legislative Pledges - A Public Service
Michael Ciamarra - September 27, 2004
No doubt, various and sundry groups can get carried away with mailing pledges and surveys to state legislators and/or candidates for office. Some of these organized groups advocate issues as diverse as business, social justice...
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Affordable College Is On Her Mind
Michael Ciamarra - August 2, 2004
The office of State Treasurer is an old and venerable one in state government. The office was established in 1819 and its statutory duties have remained pretty much the same.
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Let's Try That Again - Remedial Education in Alabama's Public Universities
Michael Ciamarra - July 28, 2004
API's recently released study The Cost of Remedial Education: How Much Alabama Pays When Students Fail to Learn Basic Skills by Dr. Christopher W. Hammons asserts that one out of every three graduates from Alabama's public high...
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