Legislature
Brown's gambling legislation now moves to the Alabama House for consideration sometime after the Legislature's week-long spring break.
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- Economy
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
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- Education
ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting
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Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing
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UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
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ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
- Opinion
Gambling stories
Featured Opinion
Critics say the gaming bill is picking winners by limiting licensing locations. It's also protecting local businesses.
Legislature
Critics of gambling legislation often argue they don't want gaming in Alabama. It's way too late.
Featured Opinion
Holding a giant jackpot over the head of desperate people is an unethical way to generate revenue.
Legislature
New legislation filed Thursday would bring a statewide lottery, sports wagering and five state-licensed casinos to Alabama.
Featured Opinion
If legislators are listening to their constituents, they are hearing one thing.
Elections
"And I am running for governor because I believe the leadership in this state have capitulated to the political structures that control Montgomery," James...
Legislature
New ads promote the economic impact of approving a comprehensive gambling and lottery bill.
Elections
Chris Countryman is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for governor of Alabama.
Featured Opinion
"The gambling bill would generate nearly a billion dollars in tax revenue annually and create more than 12,000 jobs. That seems worthwhile."