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Economy

Out-of-state corporate interests fighting legislation to protect Alabama’s small businesses

Washington, D.C.-based International Franchise Association has come to Alabama to battle against legislation proposed by Rep. Connie Rowe, R-Jasper, that would protect the state’s...

Bill BrittApril 24, 2019

Economy

Over 50 percent of Senate Republicans accepted money from Indian casino; now they want their vote

As a floor vote on a pro-Indian lottery bill nears, Republican Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh said he has the votes to pass...

Bill BrittApril 23, 2019

Legislature

Optometrists push back against survey

A recent statewide survey of 500 likely voters published by Alabama Political Reporter found that an overwhelming majority of those polled oppose a proposed...

Bill BrittApril 23, 2019

Economy

Five Republicans who may approve a pro-Indian lottery received over $100,000 from the tribe

The Senate Tourism and Marketing committee will vote Tuesday on a bill that, if approved, would give the Poarch Band of Creek Indians a...

Bill BrittApril 22, 2019

Economy

Opinion | Promises give way to buzzards’ feast

Just east of I-65 on the way into Montgomery this week, buzzards circled overhead as Buffalo Springfield’s ’60s protest song, “For What It’s Worth,”...

Bill BrittApril 18, 2019

Legislature

Alabamians voice grave concern over legislation that allows eye surgery by non-medical doctors

A recent statewide survey of 500 likely voters found that an overwhelming majority of those polled oppose a proposed change in state law that...

Bill BrittApril 17, 2019

Economy

Bill lets small local farm wineries compete for business

A Senate bill sponsored by Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, would allow small farmer-owned wineries the ability to sell and distribute their products more competitively....

Bill BrittApril 16, 2019