Noted Auburn University historian Wayne Flynt will be a keynote speaker at an April 7 old-time rally in Tuscaloosa in support of a new state constitution.
Organizers expect strong participation by civic and leadership groups from across Alabama.
The 10 a.m. rally is sponsored by the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce . The first problem with the constitution is that it doesn't provide home rule for Alabama's cities and counties, so even something as simple as a raise in garbage fees requires Legislative approval. And it's difficult to change the tax structure in the state, which is starving education to death. You would not believe it if you read it. The Alabama Constitution has also been blamed for Alabama's regressive tax system, weak local governments and an inefficient legislative process.