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Marsh Meets the Press

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, May 5, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) unveiled the latest version of his gambling expansion plan at a press conference in the State House. Reporters asked Senator Marsh what he thought of Governor Robert Bentley (R) calling his gambling bill an ugly bill.  Marsh retorted, … Continued
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May 6, 2015

Political, Personal Interests Will Likely Decide Gaming Fate (But Should It?)

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The future of gaming in Alabama will be a battle between competing businesses, personal and religious interests. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has proposed legislation that would allow competition for gaming revenues between the Birmingham Racecourse, VictoryLand, Greenetrack, and locations owned by the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI). … Continued
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May 4, 2015
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World Press Freedom Day: Little to Celebrate in the Heart of Dixie (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Sunday was World Press Freedom Day, a time to “celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on [its] independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their … Continued
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May 4, 2015

Marsh Releases Omnibus Gaming Bill, with Opposition on Fifth Floor

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) released a copy of his omnibus gaming bill, which would authorize gaming at certain locations throughout the State. (See bill here.) There are many obstacles to Marsh’s plan, but the greatest is coming from Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), … Continued
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May 1, 2015

AUM Study: Financial Impact of Gaming Shows Boom for State

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— The Alabama Political Reporter has obtained a copy of a study on the financial impact of gaming in Alabama, which will be released ahead of a Gaming Bill being introduced in the Senate later this the week. (See study here.) An Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) study, commissioned by … Continued
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April 27, 2015

House Now Moves To Save Riley SGO

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Wednesday, the House will take up the bill that will expand the Alabama Accountability Act to save one particular Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) sponsored SB71, which would not only expand the cap of donations under AAA from $25 million to $30 … Continued
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April 14, 2015
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Government Efficiency, The Lie About No-Bid Contracts (Opinion)

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Efficiency” is the latest rationale given for eliminating the State’s decade’s-old bid laws for public works projects. We are constantly reminded by every member of the State’s Republican leadership within ear shot of a microphone, that they are making the government more efficient. But, efficiency is more a … Continued
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April 13, 2015

Revisions to Accountability Act Would Keep Riley SGO from Failure

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Current legislation before the State Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee changes the terms of the Alabama Accountability Act to potentially benefit one particular Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). The primary beneficiary of the revised law would appear to be the Florida-owned SGO led by former Governor Bob Riley (Riley’s … Continued
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March 30, 2015

Bentley Signs Alabama Charter Schools Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, March 19 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed the School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, SB45, into law. ALGOP Chairwoman Terry Lathan made a written statement, “Alabama is a state that has a long history of educational challenges. As a former public school teacher, I applaud the … Continued
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March 20, 2015