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Ag commissioner challenges Virginia’s commissioner on 2019 NCAA Final Four game

The Alabama commissioner of agriculture and industries is bringing the Final Four competition back to the state through a friendly video challenge. Commissioner Rick Pate challenged the Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Jewel Bronaugh, betting that Auburn University would win over the University of Virginia. His friendly wager is a case of farm-raised catfish … Continued
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April 5, 2019

Trump warned against it in 1993, now it’s coming home to Alabama

Over 25  years ago, then-business mogul Donald Trump sued the federal government over what he believed was the unfair advantage it afforded Indian gaming over the private sector. The same battle is playing out in Alabama where Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, and Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh, R-Anniston, have filed a bill that guarantees … Continued
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April 4, 2019

Gas tax faces court challenge

Alabama’s new gas tax has its first legal challenge — at least to a portion of it. Tom Fredricks, a Morgan County business owner who ran unsuccessfully for an Alabama House seat last year, has filed a challenge to the portion of the gas tax that allows for the revenue to be spent dredging the … Continued
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April 4, 2019

Department of Commerce creates new job to help rural areas grow

In an effort to economically assist rural areas of Alabama, the Department of Commerce is forging a rural development manager position. Greg Canfield, Secretary of the Department of Commerce, said he expects to have the new position filled in the next few weeks, held by a ready individual with plenty professional experience. “While we have … Continued
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April 2, 2019

Understanding an important section in the lottery CA — one some don’t want you to understand

A proposed constitutional amendment offered by State Senator Jim McClendon, R-Springville, gives the people of Alabama the right to vote on a lottery. McClendon’s legislation is a clean bill because it only covers one subject: a lottery. Opponents of the bill, and even some supporters, have mischaracterized portions of the constitutional amendment or failed to … Continued
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April 1, 2019
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Clean, renewable biodiesel industry adding jobs, reducing pollution across U.S.

If only Rudolf Diesel could see highways across America today. The inventor of the Diesel engine, which ran perfectly on peanut oil not long after its debut around the turn of the 20th century, would certainly be amazed to see that biodiesel has grown into an industry that supports more than 64,000 jobs, $2.5 billion … Continued
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April 1, 2019

Marshall commends Walker County authorities for cracking down on illegal gaming

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall commended Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith and Walker County District Attorney Bill Adair for taking swift action to close newly established illegal electronic bingo halls in Walker County on Tuesday. “Alabama law is crystal clear,” Marshall said. “Electronic bingo and coin slot machines are illegal. No matter what the operators … Continued
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March 29, 2019