gambling bill

Elections

Rep. Ensler says he would push for gambling legislation as lieutenant governor

Alabama politicians need to “focus on the things that are gonna improve people’s quality of life,” Ensler said.

December 26, 2025

Alabama citizens will most likely be denied a chance to vote on gambling

Because of special interests and out-of-state meddling, Alabama citizens likely won't get a chance to vote on gambling, losing out on billions in revenue.

March 22, 2024

The latest gambling bill: a breakdown

The first gambling bill makes it debut on Thursday. Here's a breakdown of what's being proposed at this point.

February 8, 2024

Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama

Alabama may be poised to resolve the long-standing debate on gaming and finally let its people decide.

November 28, 2023

A comprehensive gambling bill with something new — a chance

Lots of gambling bills have come up over the years in the Legislature, but very few did so with House leadership support.

November 15, 2023

Alabama Policy Institute releases scorecards for members of the Alabama Legislature

API opposed medical marijuana and gaming and supported efforts to limit the governor's powers, so senators with different views received low scores.

July 6, 2021

The session might be over, but the gambling bill still isn’t dead

"With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms."

May 20, 2021

Today is the last day of Alabama’s 2021 Legislative Session

The House has an 18-bill special order calendar for the last day of the 2021 Legislative Session.

May 17, 2021

Senate leader says body will be focusing on House bills this week

Reed said the Senate has already dealt with major topics like medical marijuana, gun bills and gaming.

May 4, 2021

Senate committee passes $7.7 billion education budget

The $7.7 billion FY 2022 ETF is actually the largest education budget in state history.

March 17, 2021