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Auburn BOT names Steven Leath Auburn’s 19th President

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 20, 2017, the Auburn University Board of Trustees unanimously selected Iowa State University President Steven Leath after a six-month national search. The University announced that Leath starts on July 15, and replaces Jay Gogue, who announced his retirement in September. Trustee Raymond Harbert said, “This is a … Continued
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March 21, 2017

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
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July 21, 2015
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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
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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
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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
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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
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June 19, 2015

Jobs Foundation to Support Gaming Option

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter    On Thursday, June 18, legendary retired Auburn football Coach and Athletic Director Pat Dye, retired Alabama Power CEO Charles McCrary, and Chairman and the CEO of Harbert Management Company Raymond Harbert have announced that they have formed a foundation to push for passage of an amendment to … Continued
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June 18, 2015