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Holding a giant jackpot over the head of desperate people is an unethical way to generate revenue.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
- Legislature
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations
Lawmakers, ALDOT meet but contract blockade carries on
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Tuberville’s military hold causing GOP division, more criticism from military personnel
Dark money: The backstory of Alabama’s redistricting defiance
- Education
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation
Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase
Governor provides update on the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
Opinion | What a day for Alabama Republicans
Opinion | Roads vital and political for Alabama
Opinion | To maximize energy investments, Congress must pass permitting reform
Opinion | Foster care, kinship care and the opioid epidemic
Opinion | “Disrespecting” an officer isn’t an excuse to make situations worse
Alabama Lottery stories
Featured Opinion
"With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms."
Legislature
If the House tries to take up gambling on the last day of the session, it would likely kill dozens of other priority bills.
Legislature
House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said he will not bring gambling to the floor of the House if they do not have the votes.
Legislature
Thursday was day 27 of the 30-day 2021 Legislative Session.
Legislature
The Alabama Republican Assembly is urging its supporters to call their legislators and ask them to vote no on the bill.
Elections
Republican voters in Shelby, Bibb and Chilton Counties will go to the polls Tuesday to pick their nominee.
Legislature
McClendon said that there will be no video lottery terminals or casinos in his lottery bill.
Legislature
The bill would create a state lottery and authorize video lottery terminals at select sites.
Legislature
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama.
