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Lottery Substitute Changes Language

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A substitute to lottery bill SB3 was approved by the House Tourism and Marketing Committee on Wednesday afternoon. SEE BILL When SB3 was voted on by the full Senate this week, the language did not completely reflect all of the amendments that had be agreed upon and mainly related … Continued
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August 25, 2016

Indians Oppose Bill to Help Alabama’s Children

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Yesterday, in a Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee’s public hearing on the lottery, Robbie McGee spoke in support of one bill, while being in strict opposition of another. McGee, vice chairman for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI), first spoke against Senator Jim McClendon’s (R-Springville) lottery bill, and … Continued
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August 17, 2016

Lottery: The Easiest Vote is to “Let the People Vote”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A packed room on the third floor of the State House was the scene for a public hearing, on a constitutional amendment that would change State law prohibiting a lottery. The Alabama 1901 Constitution specifically forbids a State lottery. Sen. Jim McClendon’s bill is written to allow the people … Continued
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February 11, 2016

Alagasco Customers To See Lower Rates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama Public Service Commission voted to approve a rate reduction affecting Alabama Gas Company (Alagasco) and its customers. PSC President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) said in a written statement, “This is a real victory for the consumers. I promised to review all utility rates regulated by … Continued
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November 7, 2013