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Strange Appeals VictoryLand Decision

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday June 26, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange appealed a decision by Circuit Court Judge William A. Shashy that dismissed the AG’s case against gambling magnate Milton McGregor and his VictoryLand Casino and Dog Track in Macon County. Judge Shashy wrote in his ruling, “The state could … Continued
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June 27, 2015

McGregor Wins Court Battle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday June 25, Circuit Court Judge William A Shashy dismissed the Alabama Attorney General’s office’s case against Milton McGregor and his Victoryland Casino and Dog Track in Macon County. Judge Shashy wrote in his ruling that everyone is entitled to equal protection under the law and accused the … Continued
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June 26, 2015

Jobs Foundation to Support Gaming Option

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter    On Thursday, June 18, legendary retired Auburn football Coach and Athletic Director Pat Dye, retired Alabama Power CEO Charles McCrary, and Chairman and the CEO of Harbert Management Company Raymond Harbert have announced that they have formed a foundation to push for passage of an amendment to … Continued
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June 18, 2015

Takeaways from 2015 Legislative Session

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter The 2015 Legislative Session is all but over. The Alabama House of Representatives will come back on Thursday, June 11, to concur with a handful of bills the Senate passed. But, with the Senate adjourned, what they can actually accomplish is very limited, beyond the photo op.  This would be … Continued
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June 8, 2015

General Fund Budget in a Morass

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 3: Again, no one in the legislature could come together on a plan on what to do about the State General Fund (SGF) before this session began, and with this session rapidly coming to an end, no resolution appears in sight. An angrily divided Senate adjourned after lunch … Continued
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June 4, 2015

Gaming Bills On Hold

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Last week came and went and no gaming bills were brought to the floor of either House. With only four legislative days left, time has run out on gaming legislation. When this legislative session began, the State was struggling to deal with a budget shortfall in the State General … Continued
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June 1, 2015

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

Public Hearing on Marsh Gaming Expansion Plan Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, May 12, the State Senate will hold a public hearing on Senate President Del Marsh’s plan that would bring a lottery and Class III gaming to Alabama in order to bring new revenues to Alabama’s troubled General Fund. State Senator Harri Anne Smith (I-Slocumb) announced on Facebook, … Continued
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May 12, 2015