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State Still in General Fund Budget Chaos

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In February, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that the State faced a general fund budget shortfall and his answer to that would be to raise taxes. Gov. Bentley said then, “We have to face the problems and we have to do it with boldness. I am going to … Continued
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April 29, 2015

Armistead Opposes Casino Gambling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The State of Alabama is facing a General Fund shortfall estimated to be over $250 million. The Alabama Constitution prevents the legislature from raising property taxes or the State income tax rate, without taking those controversial proposals to a vote of the people. There is absolutely no evidence at … Continued
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January 14, 2015

Armistead Says Joe Hubbard Is Bought And Paid For By Casino Owners

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 23, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead blasted State Representative Joe Hubbard, the Democratic Party candidate for Attorney General, for running a campaign that is largely financed by the Poarch Creek Indians, who run a string of casinos in Atmore and Wetumpka. Chairman Armistead accused Hubbard … Continued
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October 27, 2014

Search Warrants Served at Four Casinos in Greene County

Staff Report MONTGOMERY—Attorney General Luther Strange announced that four search warrants were served today at four separate casinos in Greene County through a joint effort by law enforcement agents from the Attorney General’s Office and the Alabama Department of Public Safety. This law enforcement action was taken in response to alleged illegal gambling operations. The … Continued
March 31, 2014