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Bentley Calls for End the Gambling Enforcement by AG

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a surprising move on Thursday, Governor Robert Bentley signed Executive Order 13 which overturned Executive Order 1 that disbanded the Governor’s Task Force on illegal gambling and directed Alabama’s Attorney General to enforce the laws related to gambling. Executive Order 13 states the responsibility for enforcement of Alabama’s … Continued
November 6, 2015

Legendary Coach Says Lottery is Gaming Budget Solution

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Pat Dye, the legendary football coach, and President of the Alabama Jobs Foundation says, the State needs a long-term solution to budget woes, not short-term fixes. “We need real long-term solutions for our budget crisis, not short term fixes, cuts to essential State services, and hundreds of millions … Continued
September 11, 2015

Alabama Jobs Foundation Thinks Gambling Vote Could Jump Start Job Growth

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter The Alabama Jobs Foundation released a statement commenting on a US Bureau of Labor Statistics report this week showing that over the last year Alabama ranked dead last among Southeastern states in job growth over the past 12 months. Former Alabama Power CEO Charles McCrary said that this shows that … Continued
July 24, 2015

More Business Leaders Join Group Backing Marsh Gambling Plan

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama business leaders Harold Ripps and Frank Bromberg III have joined the Alabama Jobs Foundation as the group’s newest directors. Former Auburn University Football Coach and Athletics Director Pat Dye is the President of the Foundation.  President Dye said in a statement, “These two men will bring a … Continued
July 21, 2015

Alabama Jobs Foundation on BP Settlement

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, July 2 Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) and Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that BP has agreed to pay the State of Alabama a settlement of $2.3 billion.  So that means that we can put that money in an account and draw interest while we … Continued
July 6, 2015

Time to Let the People Vote on a State Lottery and Gaming

By Charles McCrary Vice President, Alabama Jobs Foundation I believe the time has come to let the people of Alabama vote on a state lottery and casino gaming. That’s why I joined with former Auburn head football coach Pay Dye and Alabama business leader Raymond Harbert in forming the Alabama Jobs Foundation, a group dedicated … Continued
July 6, 2015

Dye Sends Letter to Legislators Argues Passage of Lottery, Gaming

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Legendary Auburn coach Pat Dye, has written a letter to the Alabama Legislature explaining his support for a plan to create a State lottery and regulated gaming: “Alabama is my home,” Dye wrote. “I have loved Alabama since Coach Bryant gave me my first coaching job in 1965. … Continued
June 30, 2015

Alabama Jobs Foundation Launches Website

  The Alabama Jobs Foundation announced the launch of the organization’s website, www.AlabamaJobsFoundation.com. The website will serve as a central clearinghouse for the latest information regarding the organization’s efforts to promote passage of a constitutional amendment to create a state lottery and thousands of new jobs through the expansion of gaming in the State of … Continued
June 25, 2015

Jobs Foundation Founders Make Case for Marsh Plan

  By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—High-powered business people and sports figures join forces to solve the State’s Budget crisis. In an effort to answer the State’s need for long-term financial stability, former Auburn University Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Pat Dye, retired CEO of Alabama Power, Charles McCrary, and Raymond Harbert, Chairman and … Continued
June 19, 2015