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Governor’s gaming study group meets for the first time

The governor’s study group on gambling met in the Alabama Statehouse for the first time Thursday. Former Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange chairs the group. The Governor’s Deputy Counsel Erica McKay said that the group has been tasked with gathering accurate data so that the governor and other citizens can make an informed decision on how … Continued
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March 6, 2020
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Analysis: The Poarch Creeks had a very bad day in the Ala. Supreme Court

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday dealt two blows to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians – one directly, one indirectly – with opinions on three cases involving the Poarch Creeks’ casinos in Alabama. On paper, the tribe lost two and won one. But in reality – and in … Continued
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September 30, 2017
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Some Good News for Southwest Alabama

By US Representative Bradley Byrne If you turn on the national news, it is easy to grow discouraged. From ongoing terrorism issues to the sluggish economy, our nation continues to face a wide range of serious challenges. That said, here in Southwest Alabama, we have had a decent run of positive news lately. I want … Continued
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October 10, 2016

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

Are The Poarch Creek Indians Trying to Bribe the State?

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Poarch Band of Creek Indians want to give the State an advance of $250 million to “help fix this deficit mess,” but Gov. Robert Bentley says, they are being dishonest about their offer.  After speaking to economic development recruiters at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Bentley … Continued
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July 22, 2015