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Because of special interests and out-of-state meddling, Alabama citizens likely won't get a chance to vote on gambling, losing out on billions in revenue.
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Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
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Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
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Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
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Sen. Britt receives Salvation Army’s “Fight for Good” Award
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Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
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PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
gambling bill stories
Legislature
The first gambling bill makes it debut on Thursday. Here's a breakdown of what's being proposed at this point.
Legislature
Alabama may be poised to resolve the long-standing debate on gaming and finally let its people decide.
Legislature
Lots of gambling bills have come up over the years in the Legislature, but very few did so with House leadership support.
Legislature
API opposed medical marijuana and gaming and supported efforts to limit the governor's powers, so senators with different views received low scores.
Featured Opinion
"With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms."
Legislature
The House has an 18-bill special order calendar for the last day of the 2021 Legislative Session.
Legislature
Reed said the Senate has already dealt with major topics like medical marijuana, gun bills and gaming.
Legislature
The $7.7 billion FY 2022 ETF is actually the largest education budget in state history.
Featured Opinion
The issue might not be dead just yet.