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Marsh holds meeting with gaming interests day after Ivey calls for the Legislature to stand down on gaming

Despite Gov. Kay Ivey’s call for the Legislature to give her “time to get the facts,” on a lottery and gaming before proceeding with legislation, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh summoned representatives of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians and two of the state’s dog tracks to sit down and discuss moving ahead on … Continued
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February 10, 2020

McGhee narrowly avoids upset, holds onto PCI vice-chairmanship

In one of the highest turnout runoff elections in Poarch Creek history, Robbie McGhee narrowly held onto his vice-chairman seat. McGhee defeated challenger Amy Bryan, 625-596, in what was also a historically close race. McGhee, a longtime member of the PCI tribal council, was a heavy favorite when campaigning started for the seat. But fractures … Continued
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August 6, 2018
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A Poarch Creek runoff election captures the pains of the tribe’s rapid growth, influence in the state

Ask about tribal elections among members of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and you almost always get a wry smile in return. “There’s no polling necessary, I’ll just say that,” said a tribal member prior to this year’s elections in June. The member wished to remain anonymous, fearful of losing employment on the reservation. … Continued
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August 3, 2018

Poarch Indians plan to wine and dine at BCA event

In what insiders are describing as a stunning show of arrogance, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians is hosting an extravagant dinner for elected officials at the upcoming Business Council of Alabama summer conference. Even while the corporations, which recently left BCA, are negotiating a return, PCI is flexing its muscle by offering to wine … Continued
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July 24, 2018

BCA big primary bet not paying off so well 

Once, an endorsement from the Business Council of Alabama was a clear indication of the frontrunner in a political race, but this changed dramatically during the June 5 primary with BCA losing several high profile races while squandering vast sums of money on losing candidates. Embattled BCA CEO Billy Canary bet big but ended up … Continued
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June 12, 2018

Indian Casino owners interview potential governor Tuberville

  By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter While the Ethics Commission was interviewing witnesses on Union Street last Wednesday to determine if there was probable cause to refer felony charges against Gov. Robert Bentley, members of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) were meeting on High Street to see if former Auburn coach Tommy … Continued
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April 10, 2017

“McLottery” Details Expected Today

By Bill Britt and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Legislation from Sen. Jim McClendon proposing a vote of the people on a constitutional amendment to approve or reject a statewide lottery is expected later today. A draft of the legislation obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter over the weekend provides some insight as to what … Continued
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August 15, 2016