Elections
The first-time candidate opposed gambling expansion and even a statewide vote, despite gaming’s role in District 22’s economy.
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- Elections
ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns
John Jacobs endorsed by Alabama Citizens for Life in HD37 race
ALGOP committee to hear challenge to Tuberville nomination behind closed doors
Lee Greenwood to headline rally in support of Trump-endorsed John Wahl
Wahl SEI filing issue resolved, candidacy unaffected
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Mobile County judges
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising fuel costs, labor shortages
Birmingham approves data center ordinance, facing public’s criticism
Meta announces launch of America’s Workforce Academy
Small business hiring slows as labor costs hit record
Alabama commercial construction produces billions, fuels statewide growth
- National
House panel approves $189 billion Labor-HHS-Education spending bill
Rep. Sewell votes against Republican reconciliation bill
Opinion | The Court gave Alabama permission, not absolution
Rep. Figures leads bipartisan national road safety week proposal
Opinion | Why faith demands action against Supreme Court injustice
- Education
Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies
UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant
Auburn trustees approve veterans center renovation
Alabama among three states selected for $700K Lumina Foundation grant
Opinion | If college athletics is broken, Nick Saban helped break it
- Health
Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications
Democrats urge contraception protections on Griswold anniversary
Yellowhammer Fund sees busiest month since resuming abortion aid
Opinion | Keeping healthcare affordable while protecting our customers
Opinion | What the lock requires
- Opinion
Opinion | We do not need hero-leaders. We need servant-leaders
Opinion | Some things you just have to learn the hard way
Opinion | Alabama asks how to execute Jeffery Lee, not why
Opinion | If college athletics is broken, Nick Saban helped break it
Opinion | The Court gave Alabama permission, not absolution
lottery stories
Featured Opinion
Misinformation about gaming laws and regulations continue to plague Alabama's gaming debate, and it's costing us big time.
Legislature
State Representative Phillip Ensler is planning a new lottery push, and it promises to be popular with voters.
Legislature
A gambling bill from Sen. Merika Coleman would allow people to vote on authorizing the Legislature and governor to pass gambling legislation.
Featured Opinion
Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems.
Elections
Alabama politicians need to “focus on the things that are gonna improve people’s quality of life,” Ensler said.
State
To overcome the typical gaming obstacles and finally get a gambling bill passed, the Poarch Creek Indians are taking a new approach.
Featured Opinion
For some reason, whenever gambling legislation fails, a bunch of blame gets passed to everyone except those who actually deserve it.
Featured Opinion
Gambling legislation has been on the brink of passing for three decades now. It probably won't happen until someone loses a seat.
Opinion
Alabama’s legislators need to let Alabamians vote on whether they want to reap revenue from a lottery and sports betting.