Tag: Taylor Dawson
Taylor Dawson: Three reasons why you should care about occupational licensing...
During my years working in public policy, there have been a handful of issues that have gotten me fired up. Typically when I tell...
Taylor Dawson: What does freedom mean to me?
When most of us think about the Fourth of July, we think about pool parties, cooking out, fireworks, and spending time with friends and...
Taylor Dawson: Calling all candidates – let’s talk education
You spoke, Alabama.
We asked, what issues are important to you and what questions would you ask of your candidates to answer? Since last week...
Taylor Dawson: What do you want to hear from your candidates?
Most of the talk I’ve heard this legislative session has been preceded with “well, you know it’s an election year. . .” as if...
Taylor Dawson: It’s time for New Year’s resolutions
Ah, January, the make-or-break month for New Year’s resolutions. Don’t you think that our elected officials—members of the legislature, state school board, executive branch,...
API presents the 2017 Naughty and Nice List
The Alabama Policy Institute staff made a list and we’re checking it twice as we think back on 2017 and what was “naughty” or...
Taylor Dawson: Is the American Dream alive and well in Alabama?
A recent Pew Research study found that over 80% of U.S. citizens believe they’ve achieved the American dream, or at least that they’re on...
Personnel note: Alabama Policy Institute announces staff additions, changes
On Tuesday, the Alabama Policy Institute announced several new hires and changes in staff positions as they prepare to move into the 2018 legislative...
Taylor Dawson: There’s always next year, right?
It's baffling when legislators run for office on a platform of limited government and individual liberty and then use their elected office in the...
Taylor Dawson: It’s time to call for recall in Alabama
Looking back on the last few days of Governor Robert Bentley's s now-infamous administration, I can't help but think, "It never should have gotten...