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Federal Judge: Suing Poarch Creek over Gaming is a “Dead End” for Alabama

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter A Federal district court judge has issued an order dismissing the Alabama Attorney General’s suit against the Poarch Creek Indians over gambling facilities in Atmore, Wetumpka, and Montgomery that the State of Alabama had alleged to be illegal. The suit, which has been floating through the judiciary for quite … Continued

Lee Hedgepeth

April 15, 2014

Hubbard Talks To New York Times About Campaign Funding In 2010

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—If one of Speaker Mike Hubbard’s goals was to one day make the front page of the New York Times, that goal was fulfilled this past Sunday. The story by New York Times writer, Nicholas Confessore explores how in 2010 Hubbard, along with ALGOP Finance Chairman Senator Del Marsh, may have … Continued

Bill Britt

January 13, 2014

AG Strange Files Lawsuit Against Poarch Creek Band of Indians to Shut Down Casinos

Staff Report (MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Luther Strange today announced that he has filed a lawsuit to stop the operation of slot machines at casinos owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The lawsuit was filed this morning in the Circuit Court of Elmore County against PCI Gaming Authority and the individual members of the Poarch … Continued

February 19, 2013

Opinion

Legislating Morality, Yes, We do That

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Our country was founded primarily by two groups of people, those desiring religious freedom and those wanting to make a fortune. The Declaration of Independence lays out our cause of freedom with lofty ideals for mere mortals, encapsulating the American soul with, “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” … Continued

Bill Britt

July 23, 2012