A new gambling push: Statewide ads to start Wednesday
The new ad campaign highlights Alabama's lost revenue and pushes voters to apply pressure to lawmakers who are standing in the way.
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Gov. Kay Ivey talks prisons, gaming and end to unemployment aid
Gov. Kay Ivey warned that if left unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Justice will take over Alabama's prisons.
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See recent postsSessions ends: Gambling left on the table
"The gambling issue dominated the entire session. However, it failed in the House of Representatives."
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See recent postsWe’re not giving up on Alabamians’ right to vote on gaming, lottery
"Ending the legislative session with an opportunity missed is not just a benign lack of action."
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See recent postsGaming and lottery: It ain’t over till it’s over
"A wise politician knows to get the best deal you can right now and come back for more later."
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See recent postsThe lottery, gaming bill all but died Thursday night. Blame Republicans
"Republicans attempted to undercut weeks of negotiations with a clumsy, poorly-planned scheme to rush through a lottery-only bill."
Analysis | The gambling bill: A breakdown
There are a lot of criticisms of the gambling bill. Here's an explanation for why most of them fall flat.
Gambling bill to be considered in House today
SB319 is a constitutional amendment so passage requires a three-fifths vote of the House.
Gambling bill advances, but problems loom
Language regarding licensing and locations could make or break the legislation.
Alabama Republican Assembly urges House to reject the gaming bill
The Alabama Republican Assembly is urging its supporters to call their legislators and ask them to vote no on the bill.