Tag: Poarch Creek Indians
Jim McClendon to introduce Alabama Lottery bill in special session
Alabama could be getting a state lottery soon, with the money going to fund Medicaid and schools statewide.
State Sen. Jim McClendon, a Springville Republican,...
VictoryLand electronic bingo machine bill fails in Senate
A bill that would have allowed electronic gambling machines at VictoryLand dog track failed on a procedural vote Tuesday night in the Alabama Senate.
Filed...
Fantasy sports, gambling could be big business for state
A slate of bills aimed at loosening Alabama's gambling laws and setting the state up to benefit from the lucrative gaming industry have been...
Ala. AG Luther Strange clarifies state’s position on electronic bingo
On Wednesday, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange released a copy of his response to a request from United States Attorney George Beck, who asked for...
Alabama Jobs Foundation: “Let the people vote” on gaming bill
As reported Wednesday morning, the Alabama Jobs Foundation released the results of a poll it commissioned that showed strong support (69 percent) for a gaming...
Poll: Voters overwhelmingly support Del Marsh plan, reject Robert Bentley tax...
In a press conference Wednesday morning the Alabama Jobs Foundation announced the release of key findings from a recently conducted poll that supports efforts by...
No vote on gambling proposal from Senate panel
The Senate committee on tourism declined to vote Tuesday on legislation to authorize a state lottery and legalize casino-style gaming in Alabama.
Last week, Sen. Del...
Alabama Statehouse week in review: May 5-7
Just 10 days left in the regular session, folks. That’s assuming, of course, that Gov. Robert Bentley doesn’t have to make good on his pledge to...
Panelists debate gaming legislation in Mobile
Mobile news station WJTC/UTV 44 held the state’s first public forum on the issue of increased gaming since Sen. Del Marsh introduced legislation Tuesday. Marsh's...
Del Marsh to governor: Don’t raise taxes without statewide vote on...
In a press conference Tuesday, Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh announced plans to introduce legislation that would bring card tables and slot machines to...
