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The clown show rolls on: Albritton’s lottery bill advances out of committee

The worst lottery bill in history will get a vote in the Alabama Senate. The Senate’s Tourism Committee, with a 6-5 vote, gave Sen. Greg Albritton’s “paper only” lottery bill a favorable report on Tuesday. It is, presumably, headed for a full debate and vote in the Senate. Although, with a gambling bill in Alabama, … Continued

Josh Moon

April 24, 2019

Over 50 percent of Senate Republicans accepted money from Indian casino; now they want their vote

As a floor vote on a pro-Indian lottery bill nears, Republican Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh said he has the votes to pass the bill he is co-sponsoring along with Sen. Greg Albritton. Marsh and Albritton are pushing a constitutional amendment that would further solidify the Poarch Band of Creek Indians gaming monopoly in … Continued

Bill Britt

April 23, 2019

PCI tribe admits state played into their hands, still calls Alabama ‘their deadliest enemies’

Former Poarch Creek Band of Indians’ attorney general in the fall of 2016 bragged to the magazine “Indian Gaming Lawyer” that the state of Alabama played into the tribe’s hands giving the Indians a de facto monopoly of gaming in the state. Last summer, PCI tribal chief Stephanie Bryan wrote the Bureau of Indian Affairs … Continued

Bill Britt

April 9, 2019

Opinion

Albritton, Marsh introduce Indian lottery bill, sell out Alabama citizens

Sens. Greg Albritton and Del Marsh are sellouts. There are probably nicer ways I could say that, but what’s the point, really? Why am I worried about the feelings of two guys who are actively working to take food off your table, advantages out of your hands, opportunity away from your kids? Because make no … Continued

Josh Moon

April 3, 2019

Opinion

Nothing matters more than the desperate politician

Del Marsh is having himself quite a week. And by that, I mean that Del Marsh is doing dumb things in the hopes that some of you will please remember that he exists when it comes time to vote for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Doug Jones. Apparently, the way to win the … Continued

Josh Moon

March 22, 2019

Opinion

Poarch Creeks’ opinion on gambling laws should carry zero weight

The Mexican government today announced that it would like Alabama officials to revamp the state’s policies on hiring and supporting undocumented workers from that country. When you read the sentence above, how did it hit you? You didn’t take it well, did you? Sorta rubbed you the wrong way? Made you think, “Who the hell … Continued

Josh Moon

March 20, 2019

Opinion

Analysis | The myth of the “simple lottery bill”

There is no such thing as a “simple lottery bill” in the state of Alabama. You hear this phrase a lot from state lawmakers, as they field the inevitable questions about gambling that pop up prior to each legislative session or prior to elections in which one candidate — usually a Democrat — has proposed … Continued

Josh Moon

September 6, 2018

Medicaid Announces Delay in RCO Implementation

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Even after a lengthy Special Session dedicated to finding funds for Gov. Robert Bentley’s experimental Medicaid Regional Care Organizations, Alabama’s Medicaid Agency announced last week it has requested a delay in the implementation of the RCO plan. The Alabama Medicaid Agency officials, in a news release on their website, … Continued

Chip Brownlee

September 20, 2016

Opinion

Governor’s Emotional Appeals Aren’t Fooling Anyone

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter I usually follow the #ALpolitics hashtag on Twitter, and it’s usually good for up-to-date news and up-to-date laughs. Lately, those laughs have come from the Governor’s account–he’s taken to the Twittersphere multiple times in the last week to emphasize the growing need to fully fund Medicaid, highlighting faces of … Continued

Beth Clayton

September 1, 2016

Bussman, Brewbaker Resign From Senate Caucus

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) and Senator Paul Bussman (R-Cullman) have resigned from the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus. On Monday, Brewbaker confirmed the information with the Alabama Political Reporter by phone interview, Bussman confirmed via text message that they both had resigned from the Caucus. “I am still a member … Continued

Susan Britt

August 23, 2016