House v. Senate: A comparison of two gambling bills
For the same number of gambling locations around Alabama, the House bill generates some $600 million more annually than a Senate bill.
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We strongly encourage the Alabama Legislature to authorize and fund the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences.
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See recent postsIf gambling legislation fails this session, blame historical bigotry
State lawmakers asked the Poarch Creeks to trust them on gambling. All of history said that was a bad idea.
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See recent postsRestrictive bathroom law: “But I gotta go”
It is the transgender individuals themselves who are put at risk by these policies.
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The time is right for Alabama to pass HB176 and become a national leader in Advanced Air Mobility.
North Alabama Area Labor Council condemns “anti-worker” legislation
The legislation could condition economic development incentives on employers not voluntary recognizing labor unions.
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When parents know that our kids are safe, happy, healthy, and well-cared for, we can give our very best.
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See recent postsIt’s time to invest in the industry that keeps Alabama working: Child Care
The financial strain on working families has become increasingly evident.
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See recent postsLawmakers use a narrow lens to legislate morality
This session has seen a flurry of bills aimed at limiting what individuals may read, watch, learn, and hear.
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See recent postsHow did gambling get so screwed up in Alabama?
Overrun with illegal gambling. Little revenue from legal gaming. Sending other states' kids to college. How did this happen?