Opinion Opinion | Legislature fails to let Alabamians vote on a lottery Hopefully, for Alabama’s sake, you have not heard the last of this issue. Steve FlowersJune 5, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s no lottery vote because some Senate Republicans sold out Despite a number of excuses and ridiculous rewrites of history, you don't get to vote because some Senate Republicans sold out. Josh MoonMay 20, 2024
Legislature House member: Blame 15 Alabama senators for gambling legislation failing As lawmakers continue to get heat from constituents over gambling legislation failing, there is really only one group to blame. Josh MoonMay 16, 2024
Legislature Gov. Ivey expresses doubts on possibility of a special session for gambling Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable. Bill BrittMay 10, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The latest lottery failure should teach us one thing: You don’t matter Gambling legislation failing highlights a critical flaw in Alabama's governance: the wishes of voters don't seem to matter much. Josh MoonMay 10, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s one way to solve Alabama’s illegal gambling issue: we already have it Anyone who says the answer to gambling is to "enforce the laws" is either lying or has no idea what they're talking about. Josh MoonApril 18, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Last roll of the dice on Alabama’s gambling bill Alabama stands on the brink of a generational opportunity. Let the people vote, and let them decide the future of gaming. Bill BrittApril 17, 2024
Legislature Historic gambling bill faces critical test in conference committee The bill, originally passed by the House, proposed sweeping changes including a statewide education lottery. Bill BrittApril 17, 2024
State Alabama’s gambling problem: Barrels of money and no regulation The piles of money hauled in from illegal gambling in Alabama are unbelievable. Josh MoonApril 16, 2024
Opinion Opinion | If Alabama is going to have a lottery, it needs to be an education lottery It is worth noting that every state that borders Alabama has a successful education lottery. Alan BakerApril 9, 2024