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McClendon Unveils Lottery Plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 12, State Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) addressed the press about his bill which would authorize the people of Alabama to vote on whether or not they want to have a State lottery. Senator McClendon said that everywhere he goes people tell him: ‘Let us vote on the … Continued
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January 13, 2016

Freshman Senator Plans to Kill Lottery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A new legislative session is approaching and as usual the lottery supporters are out making lottery proposals which normally go nowhere. On Thursday, January 7 Senator Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville) speaking to the Republican Women of Trussville predicted that the Alabama legislature will not pass a lottery or a gambling … Continued
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January 8, 2016

Public Hearing on Marsh Gaming Expansion Plan Today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, May 12, the State Senate will hold a public hearing on Senate President Del Marsh’s plan that would bring a lottery and Class III gaming to Alabama in order to bring new revenues to Alabama’s troubled General Fund. State Senator Harri Anne Smith (I-Slocumb) announced on Facebook, … Continued
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May 12, 2015

Massive Voter Turnout in Baldwin County Rejects Tax Increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Voters in Baldwin County sent a message to the County’s education establishment when they rejected a proposed 8 mill property tax increase.  The crushing defeat was doubly devastating to the schools system because not only did voters reject the tax increases, they also voted not to renew some existing … Continued
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April 1, 2015

No Special Elections Will Be Held on Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday will see severe cold and in many parts of the state there will be snow and ice.  Due to the likelihood of frigid temperatures and the possibility of winter precipitation Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has declared a state of emergency and has postponed House of Representatives Special … Continued
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January 28, 2014

Changes to voter registration process may be in store

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Senate is expected to vote Monday on a bill that will shorten the time period to register to vote by seven days. Under current law, voter registration applications are accepted until ten days prior to an election. If HB162 passes, voters will not be able to turn in … Continued
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May 15, 2013