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Craig Ford

May 16, 2026
Still haven’t quite figured out how to help students
Still haven’t quite figured out how to help students
January 9, 2015
One of the things that makes our government work is the self-reporting of financial information. This self-reporting, and in some cases, outside audit...
The hope of a new year
The hope of a new year
January 2, 2015
There’s no doubt that 2015 will be a difficult year, as our state is facing many difficult challenges. From...
The most wonderful time of the year
The most wonderful time of the year
December 24, 2014
Christmastime has always been one of my favorite holidays. It’s a time of giving to others and a time for visiting with family, some of wh...
Should Montgomery be the new Washington?
Should Montgomery be the new Washington?
December 19, 2014
If there was ever any doubt about how politicians in Alabama feel about the federal government, just...
Good ideas are bigger than political parties
Good ideas are bigger than political parties
December 12, 2014
Without question, the biggest issue facing our state legislature this spring will be funding our state...
Ford to sponsor lottery bill, resolution to negotiate compact with Poarch Creek
Ford to sponsor lottery bill, resolution to negotiate compact with Poarch Creek
December 5, 2014
When our state legislature returns to Montgomery, legislators will have to take on a major problem: fundi...
Protecting democracy, our American birthright
Protecting democracy, our American birthright
November 26, 2014
There are many things about this country that make us great – our economy, our military and our people, to name a few. But perhaps ou...
Alabama Democrats ready to build a better Alabama
Alabama Democrats ready to build a better Alabama
November 21, 2014
Last week, a journalist wrote an article claiming that the Alabama Democrats are making “phony” attem...
“Thank you” doesn’t always cover it
“Thank you” doesn’t always cover it
November 14, 2014
This week we had the pleasure of celebrating our nation’s true heroes – our veterans. This is al...

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