Ten issues that will face Alabama in 2021
Here are the top 10 issues — some old and some new — that are likely to face the state of Alabama in 2021.
gaming
Gambling study group issues report but has no deal with Poarch Creeks
Strange said that a compact with the PCI would be negotiated after the Legislature passed the constitutional amendment.
Bill would grant Poarch Creeks sole rights over all gaming, defying governor’s call
Despite Gov. Kay Ivey’s call for the Legislature to give her gaming study group time to bring her fact-based recommendations, Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Range, last week introduced a bill that would provide the Poarch Band of Creek Indians a monopoly, eliminates all competition and bind the state to a compact while adding comparatively little to … Continued
Likely Republican primary voters reject Poarch Creeks “winning” plan
A survey of likely Republican primary voters obtained by APR shows that a majority do not support giving the Poarch Band of Creek Indians a monopoly over gaming in the state despite the tribe’s promise of a billion dollars. Over the last several months, PCI has orchestrated a massive media blitz to convince Alabamians that … Continued
Gov. Ivey names members of study group on gaming, lottery
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the members of a panel she’s ordered to study how much revenue the state could bring in from an expansion of gaming and a state lottery. Ivey said in her State of the State address that before she’ll consider the Poarch Band of Creek Indian’s proposal to expand gaming … Continued
Marsh holds meeting with gaming interests day after Ivey calls for the Legislature to stand down on gaming
Despite Gov. Kay Ivey’s call for the Legislature to give her “time to get the facts,” on a lottery and gaming before proceeding with legislation, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh summoned representatives of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians and two of the state’s dog tracks to sit down and discuss moving ahead on … Continued
Ivey seizes gaming issue
Toward the end of her 2020 State of the State address, Gov. Kay Ivey snatched the issue of a state lottery and gaming from the hands of the Legislature. “I will be signing an Executive Order to establish a small working group of some of Alabama’s most distinguished citizens, to begin working, to gather all … Continued
Ivey urges legislators to address prison system problems
During her annual State of the State address to a packed joint session of the Alabama legislature in the Old House Chambers of the historic state Capital building, Gov. Kay Ivey urged lawmakers to deal with the problems that have long plagued the state’s prison system. “After becoming your governor in April 2017, I realized … Continued
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Over the last few months, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians has flooded the state with an advertising campaign touting a billion-dollar package labeled “Winning for Alabama.” How the plan benefits Alabama is a fuzzy moving target, but there are many advantages for the tribe. Beyond giving PCI a monopoly over Las Vegas-style gaming, it … Continued
McCutcheon is open to grand deal on gambling
House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, said Wednesday that he is open to a deal on gambling. The speaker of the House was in Auburn for the Alabama Association of County Commissioners meeting. “The lottery has been up for the last two years,” McCutcheon said. “Here is the bottom line in the (Republican) caucus. Out of … Continued