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Opinion

Let the People Vote

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge William Shashy ruled in favor of VictoryLand, many thought that would be the end of the long, costly war over electronic bingo. But, it appears, that will not be the case.  Attorney General Luther Strange has signaled his office, will appeal Judge … Continued

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October 8, 2015

Opinion

Hubbard Suspect Arrangements in Shadows: Opinion

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley can rightly take credit for taking “the first step” toward “changed the course of how we are going to fund the General Fund.” But there is a sickness in Montgomery, a disease of the conscience that has not been addressed. Once again, during the second … Continued

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September 21, 2015

PCI Victorious: Gaming Here to Stay

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 3, the US Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals officially ended any last faint hopes by social conservatives that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ (PCI) casinos can ever be closed down by the State of Alabama.  Alabama Luther Strange said that he will not appeal. The … Continued

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September 4, 2015

Alabama Jobs Foundation Thinks Gambling Vote Could Jump Start Job Growth

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter The Alabama Jobs Foundation released a statement commenting on a US Bureau of Labor Statistics report this week showing that over the last year Alabama ranked dead last among Southeastern states in job growth over the past 12 months. Former Alabama Power CEO Charles McCrary said that this shows that … Continued

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July 24, 2015

VictoryLand Files Motion with Court Asking for Money and Gaming Machines Back

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 7, attorneys for Milton McGregor and Victoryland have filed a motion in Montgomery Circuit Judge William Shashy’s courtroom asking that the State release all of the money and electronic bingo machines that it has seized from McGregor’s Macon County casino, Victoryland. The motions asks that the Court, … Continued

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July 8, 2015

Questions Remain About $250 Million “Advance”

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In full page newspaper advertisements  across the State, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have said they have a “solution that is right for Alabama,” to solve our current fiscal shortfall. It is believed that over the next 45 days, the Tribe will spend around $4.5 million … Continued

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July 6, 2015

Tribe Begins Ad Campaign for Gambling Monopoly

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have begun what is reportedly a $4 million dollar advertising campaign to win the right to hold a monopoly over gambling in Alabama.  Full page ads began appearing in State newspapers. Even the small market of Lee County, home district of … Continued

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June 29, 2015

Strange Appeals VictoryLand Decision

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday June 26, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange appealed a decision by Circuit Court Judge William A. Shashy that dismissed the AG’s case against gambling magnate Milton McGregor and his VictoryLand Casino and Dog Track in Macon County. Judge Shashy wrote in his ruling, “The state could … Continued

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June 27, 2015

McGregor Wins Court Battle

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday June 25, Circuit Court Judge William A Shashy dismissed the Alabama Attorney General’s office’s case against Milton McGregor and his Victoryland Casino and Dog Track in Macon County. Judge Shashy wrote in his ruling that everyone is entitled to equal protection under the law and accused the … Continued

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June 26, 2015