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Gov. Kay Ivey addresses death of former Auburn coach Pat Dye

Gov. Kay Ivey in a statement Monday expressed sadness over the death of former Auburn head football coach Pat Dye, who died Monday after being hospitalized for kidney problems. He had also been diagnosed with COVID-19.  Dye, 80, was being treated for kidney problems when he tested positive for COVID-19, although he was asymptomatic, his … Continued
June 1, 2020

McClendon, Harper to Unveil Lottery Plan Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 12, at 10:00 a.m., Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) and Representative Alan Harper (R-Northport) will hold a press conference to announce their legislation to allow the people of Alabama to vote on whether or not the State will hold a lottery. The duo announced in a statement … Continued
January 12, 2016

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 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