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The lottery is dead. Long live the lottery

The paper-only lottery bill appears to have mercifully died in the House. It should have failed in the Senate because it was never more than a diversion to ensure that no lottery bill would endanger the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ monopoly over gaming in the state. The so-called “clean” paper-only lottery sponsored by Sen. … Continued
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May 23, 2019
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For the sake of the state, please sine die soon

Every year, there is hope that the Alabama Legislature will come to Montgomery with the goal of making our state a better, more prosperous place to work and live, and every year, they fail to deliver mostly. With just days left in the 2019 session, it is difficult to see any real long-term, positive accomplishments … Continued
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May 20, 2019
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Jesus instructed, let your words be true, but that doesn’t apply at State House

Many elected officials in Alabama profess profound allegiance to biblical teachings, but do they actually practice those principles? In two distinct instances during the Legislative Session, promises made to individuals and the people of the state have been broken. Jesus instructed his followers to let their words be true. In Matthew 5:33 (NIV), Jesus said, … Continued
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May 15, 2019

Lottery bill to be considered in committee this week

The lottery bill is expected to be voted on in committee this week. AL.com has reported the vote would take place in committee Tuesday, but later reporting by the Alabama Daily News stated that the vote would be Wednesday afternoon in the House Tourism and Economic Development Committee. As of press time, the legislature is … Continued
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May 14, 2019

Measles not in Alabama yet

The Senate Health Committee was briefed Wednesday on the measles epidemic that is gripping the nation and Alabama’s measles status. “We are hearing more and more measles discussion in our state,” said Health Committee Chairman Jim McClendon, R-Springville. “We asked Dr. (Scott) Harris to update the committee on this.” Harris is the Alabama public health … Continued
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May 2, 2019
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Heated lottery debate revealed the secrets of the Alabama Legislature

In the debate Thursday in the Alabama Senate over a proposed lottery bill, there was one conversation that stood out. Yeah, there were plenty of arguments and creative amendments pushed. There were angry senators and accusations of nefarious intentions tossed around. But the back and forth between Sen. Bobby Singleton and Sen. Greg Albritton, the … Continued
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April 26, 2019