Muscogees v. Poarch Creeks: Getting to the bottom of a tribal fight
The Muscogees and Poarch Creeks have been fighting for more than a decade over sacred land in Wetumpka.
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Since 2022, ALFA, PCI donated over $310,000 to senators who killed gambling bill
Almost every senator who voted to kill the gambling bill has received significant contributions from ALFA or the PCI.
Poarch Band of Creek Indians awards 25K grant to Huntsville Botanical Gardens
The grant is intended to provide a significant and positive impact on children’s education in Alabama.
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See recent postsAir Force should embrace competition
Poarch Creek Tribal members, and Alabamians alike, could have the opportunity to build aircraft for our men and women in uniform.
State Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bills clear Senate committee
SB214 would create a state lottery and allow casino gambling including electronic slot machines at a limited number of sites.
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.
Governor’s study group on gambling to release report
The governor’s study group will hold a press conference on the front steps of the Alabama Capitol on Friday.
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See recent postsAnalysis | New guidelines, old opinions raise questions about Poarch Creek status
Is the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ federally recognized status in serious question? This is a question I would have laughed at a few years ago. In fact, I did laugh at it when the state of Alabama raised questions about PCI’s federal status in a lawsuit challenging its right to operate electronic bingo casinos. … Continued
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See recent postsAlbritton is back with yet another bad gambling plan
Greg Albritton is trying to scam you again. After trying and failing last year to extend the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ gaming monopoly in the state, Albritton is back again this year, with a bill that is, amazingly, worse. Worse for the state. Worse for gaming. Worse for everyone. Billed as the “billion-dollar plan” … Continued
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