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Indians, Attorney General Take Aim At “McLottery”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A lottery bill sponsored by Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) is drawing fire from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) and in a surprise press release from Attorney General Luther Strange. Lobbyists for PCI and Tribal Vice Chair Robbie McGee are confidently predicting the demise of any lottery bill … Continued
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August 17, 2016

Sanford to Introduce His Version of Lottery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama legislature is back in Montgomery for a special session to consider passing a constitutional amendment to allow a lottery. State Senator Paul Sanford (R-Huntsville) wrote in a statement on social media, “I will introduce a Multi-State Lottery Bill (no scratch-offs & very limited personnel needed.” Sanford estimated … Continued
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August 16, 2016

“McLottery” Details Expected Today

By Bill Britt and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Legislation from Sen. Jim McClendon proposing a vote of the people on a constitutional amendment to approve or reject a statewide lottery is expected later today. A draft of the legislation obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter over the weekend provides some insight as to what … Continued
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August 15, 2016

Special Session August 15

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—“Not just about a lottery,” Gov. Bentley began, as he announced the August 15, 2016 Special Legislative Session, “This is about our people.” In a short video, Bentley said he wanted the legislature to work together to solve the decades-old budget problems, to protect the “Most vulnerable and helpless” … Continued
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July 29, 2016

Update: Bentley May Doom Medicaid, Lottery Siegelman-Style

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter   Update: In what is being described as a bizarre video press release, Gov. Robert Bentley spoke for over five minutes about a Special Session without ever once mentioning the date of the call. Bentley says he will be traveling the State to gather support for a Lottery to … Continued
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July 27, 2016

Orr Says He Wants to Expose Donors

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Twin bills in the Alabama House and Senate would call for a Constitutional Amendment to “regulate the disclosure, raising, and spending of moneys to influence elections and governmental actions.” The constitutional amendment is the brainchild of Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), who says the primary purpose of the bill is … Continued
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April 5, 2016

Bill Prevents Transfers of State Park Funds to Other Agencies

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter   On Tuesday, March 22, the Alabama Senate passed SB260, which is a constitutional amendment to protect the Alabama State Parks funding from future budget battles.  Over the last several years, millions of dollars of parks funding has been transferred to prop up Alabama’s struggling Corrections System and state … Continued
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March 24, 2016

Lottery: The Easiest Vote is to “Let the People Vote”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A packed room on the third floor of the State House was the scene for a public hearing, on a constitutional amendment that would change State law prohibiting a lottery. The Alabama 1901 Constitution specifically forbids a State lottery. Sen. Jim McClendon’s bill is written to allow the people … Continued
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February 11, 2016

Letter Exchange Seems to Clear Opening for VictoryLand

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A letter exchange between Gov. Robert Bentley, Macon County District Attorney E. Paul Jones, and Sheriff Andre’ Brunson seems to clear a path for the reopening of VictoryLand. It also serves as an assurance to those companies supplying bingo machines, that the State will not confiscate them as in … Continued
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December 14, 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
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July 21, 2015