Gambling

Elections

A Q&A with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman

Chris Countryman is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for governor of Alabama.

September 6, 2021

"The gambling bill would generate nearly a billion dollars in tax revenue annually and create more than 12,000 jobs. That seems worthwhile."

September 2, 2021

The new ad campaign highlights Alabama's lost revenue and pushes voters to apply pressure to lawmakers who are standing in the way.

September 1, 2021

The court ruled the state had failed to provide evidence that VictoryLand posed any real threat to the peace.

August 19, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she will seek a second full term as governor in 2022.

June 2, 2021

"The gambling issue dominated the entire session. However, it failed in the House of Representatives."

June 2, 2021

Despite the House's inability to pass a gambling bill, Speaker Mac McCutcheon said that the 2021 Legislative Session was a good one.

May 19, 2021

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, R-Jasper, said he was pleased with the outcome of the 2021 Legislative Session.

May 19, 2021

Social conservatives felt that their bills were not given priority by leadership during the 2021 Legislative Session.

May 19, 2021

McCutcheon said that the governor might call a special session on gambling "if there is an opportunity.”

May 18, 2021