MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A lottery and casino bill is getting a public hearing in the Alabama Legislature and could be decided in the final two days of the legislative session. The House Econ... Read more
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama senators could vote on a lottery bill this week as lawmakers try to get the issue of gambling — with or without casinos — bef... Read more
By CAROLINE BECK, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A proposal for a statewide lottery was in jeopardy in the Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday, as advocates tried to overcome obj... Read more
By MARY SELL, Alabama Daily News Alabama lawmakers this year have approved a statewide gas tax increase, told sheriffs they can’t keep money meant for feeding jail inmates and said they want... Read more
By MARY SELL, Alabama Daily News The sponsor of legislation to create a paper lottery in Alabama says getting the bill to final passage may be difficult. “It’s a rocky road between here and... Read more
By MARY SELL, Alabama Daily News A lottery proposal on the March 2020 primary ballot could increase Alabama’s voter participation in the presidential and U.S. Senate primaries. “If this lott... Read more
By Danny Garrett It has been a hot, sweltering summer. Suppose Governor Bentley approached you and said – “If you sign this document, I will build you a swimming pool. You just go out of tow... Read more
From The Trussville Tribune Staff Reports MONTGOMERY – The Alabama lottery bill has died for the special session. On Friday, the Senate held a vote to concur with the House, and the vote fai... Read more