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Candidate running to replace Mickey Hammon promises to sponsor lottery legislation “on day one”

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter District 4 Alabama House of Representatives candidate Tom Willis has promised to sponsor legislation that would authorize a lottery “on day one.” His legislation, he says, would allow the people of Alabama to vote for or against a lottery. “This issue has dominated conversation and controversy in this state for … Continued
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December 6, 2017

New billboards carry a “Public Service Message” from Milton McGregor

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Maybe you’ve seen the billboards. There are 18 of them around Alabama, mostly concentrated in Montgomery and south Alabama. On them, in giant letters, is the word “EXPOSED!” Just underneath are three photos: former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange, former Gov. Bob Riley and former U.S. attorney Leura Canary. … Continued
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December 5, 2017

2018 Legislative Session just 92 days away

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Halloween is not here yet, and most people are just beginning their Christmas shopping list. That said, it is time to begin preparing for the 2018 Legislative Session. The 2018 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature begins early this year so that the members can go out and campaign … Continued
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October 9, 2017

Myths and certainties about the lottery

By Chandler Walker Alabama Political Reporter The following article is part of APR’s on-going series on gaming and the lottery: Lotteries have been staples in certain states’ economies since the early 1960s, when gambling became a more legalized practice. The sale of lottery tickets has been able to provide ample revenue across the country, which … Continued
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September 26, 2017

Breaking down the lottery process

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter The following article is part of APR’s on-going series on gaming and the lottery: Polling on both sides of the political aisle indicates that the voters in Alabama support the right to vote on a lottery and legalized gaming — and overwhelmingly support a lottery and legalized gaming. By … Continued
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September 19, 2017

Experts weigh-in on lottery

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Soon after taking office, Gov. Kay Ivey disbanded the Alabama Gaming Task Force along with other commissions authorized by former Gov. Robert Bentley. Ivey’s administration saw the gaming committee as another way to toss a thorny issue on an ever-growing trash heap of legislative avoidance. According to several members … Continued
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September 13, 2017
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Legal lottery, gaming in Alabama isn’t progress, it’s common sense

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Kay Ivey wants to allow Alabama citizens to vote on a lottery. Her office said so this week to APR Editor in Chief, Bill Britt. This is what passes for progress in Alabama. A Governor allowing voters to decide on a potential revenue source that could drastically alter … Continued
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August 30, 2017
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Does Governor Ivey support a vote on the lottery?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter At a recent press gaggle,  a reporter asked Governor Kay Ivey what the chances of Alabama passing a lottery are? Alabama is one of only six states that does not have some form of lottery. Her statement while clear to those who understand Alabama’s 1901 Constitution was taken out of … Continued
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August 25, 2017