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Reaction to Senate’s Killing of Lottery Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 25, as the debate in the Alabama House of Representatives raged on, about what their version of lottery bill SB3 should look like, and as more amendments were added, it became increasingly doubtful that the House and the Senate would be able to bridge the chasm between … Continued
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August 30, 2016

Lottery Killed in Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Early on Friday, August 26, a jubilant Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “We came out with a victory from the House, not us, but a victory for the people of this state.” That Bentley and Bentley’s staff have absolutely no idea what is happening in in the Alabama legislature, … Continued
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August 29, 2016

Gaming Bill Receives Favorable Report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A plan being promoted by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) to use a lottery and casinos at the four existing dog tracks to provide funding for Alabama’s troubled General fund in lieu of tax increases received a favorable report from the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee on … Continued
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May 15, 2015
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Gaming in Macon County, Alabama: A Brief History

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A battle looms on the near horizon. According to the man who is leading the charge it is a fight for justice, economic freedom and the right of free people to determine their destiny. Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford (D-AL) sees the reopening of VictoryLand in Macon County, Alabama, not … Continued
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December 10, 2012