SEC basketball power rankings: Kentucky rises to No. 1, Alabama sinks AL.com Kentucky is the new No. 1 team in the SEC, while Alabama's NCAA Tournament hopes have gotten perilous.
Raising Alabama: The need for more revenue WSFAThe latest numbers show Alabama ranks 50th in the nation in tax collection.
Alabama lawmaker proposing statewide gaming bill CBS42.comMONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT)- State Democratic Representative Pebblin Warren says, it's time to spread the wealth when it comes to electronic bingo in the ...
Lottery in Alabama rocketcitynow.comOne Alabama lawmaker says it's time to spread the wealth when it comes to electronic bingo in the state.
SEC Basketball Heat Index: Kentucky, LSU make statements, Alabama falls on hard times Saturday Down SouthThis week in SEC basketball saw the No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats take on two ranked teams — No. 19 LSU on Tuesday night and No. 1 Tennessee on Saturday ...
Myron Penn to run for Alabama Democratic Party chair Montgomery AdvertiserFormer Sen. Myron Penn, D-Union Springs, plans to run for Alabama Democratic Party chair, giving current chair Nancy Worley her first serious challenger.
Alabama charter school commission adds new charter, expands others AL.comMembers of Capstone Charter School's leadership team presented to the Alabama Public Charter School Commission on Feb. 4, 2019, in Montgomery, Ala.
Debate grows regarding potential gas tax increase in Alabama CBS42.comThe scars of wear and tear are evident on many roadways in Central Alabama, and state legislators are considering raising the gas tax to fund bridge and road ...
Coastal Alabama Partnership holds Legislative Sendoff — Alabama Political Reporter alreporter.comThe Coastal Alabama Partnership hosted the fifth Annual Meeting and Legislative Send-Off Friday, Feb. 1 at the Daphne Civic Center in Baldwin County.
Livingston, Ledbetter preview legislative session — Alabama Political Reporter alreporter.comAlabama House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, and State Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro, addressed the people of Fort Payne about ...
Giffords Law Center gives Alabama an “F” for weak gun laws alreporter.comThe Giffords Law Center recently released Gun Law Scorecard grades and ranks for all 50 states based on their gun laws. Alabama was among 22 states that ...
McCutcheon hopes road bill will be issue No. 1 in session alreporter.comSpeaker of the Alabama House of Representatives Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, told reporters that he is working on an infrastructure bill. “The work that is ...
David Cole departs Alabama Farmers Federation for BCA Yellowhammer NewsThe Alabama Farmers Federation is shaking up its governmental affairs team after Director of State Affairs David Cole accepted a position with the...
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Alabama needs a lottery AL.comIt is easy to get caught up in the hype and excitement surrounding even the slightest sliver of a chance at winning. Alabamians make the drive to the Tennessee, ...
Gov. Ivey to move forward with $900 million prison plan — Alabama Political Reporter alreporter.comAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey is poised to move forward with a plan to build three new prisons and invest more in prison staff as the state's aging and overpopulated ...
Your Maybe Too Early RBR Alabama Bracketology-Buster Roll Bama RollWith the arrival of February comes the beginning of crunch time for many college basketball teams. Alabama is no exception. With a record of 13–7 (4–3 SEC), ...
Statehouse Democrats announce listening, town hall tour alreporter.comDuring the next month, the Alabama House Democratic Caucus members will travel across the state to participate in a town hall tour. They hope to speak with ...
Charter school to open in west Birmingham AL.comBirmingham's first public charter school will open in August in the Daniel Payne Community Plaza.
Looking for legislative lottery action? Don't hold your breath. Montgomery AdvertiserSenate leader doesn't plan to make legislation a priority in coming session.
Alabama one of 6 states left without a lottery NBC 15 WPMIAlabama lawmakers plan to consider at least one lottery proposal in the upcoming legislative session starting later this month. The last time the people voted on ...
Fate of Alabama lottery could hinge on November elections AL.comThere appears to be little momentum in Alabama for a lottery unless Democrat Walt Maddox wins election as governor in November. (AL.com file photo).
Lottery could be on lawmaker's agenda this year AL.comThe Alabama legislature could take up a lottery again this year, according to House Speaker Mac McCutcheon.
Opinion | Gas tax is first test of our new Legislature — Alabama Political Reporter alreporter.comWhen I was in the Legislature, I opposed tax increases unless we had tried everything else and the money to be raised from the tax was earmarked for very ...
New charter school could be coming to Tuscaloosa by 2020 Tuscaloosa NewsEven as she and others were organizing the Capitol School more than 25 years ago in Tuscaloosa, Barbara Rountree hoped the new school would become ...
Alabama’s Longtime Hostility to Gambling Shows Signs of Fading The New York TimesBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Even more than its Bible Belt neighbors, Alabama has steadfastly resisted legalizing gambling for generations. The clout of evangelical ...
College football's 15 most valuable programs 247SportsEstimated values of college football's most lucrative brands on the open market.
The Langford Crossplex? What a plan AL.comA gallery of what seems to be convicted former Jefferson County commissioners is actually part of a gallery of all former commissioners outside commission ...
Why Alabama is far behind Mississippi on sports gambling AL.comMississippi will become the first Southern state in the U.S. to begin offering sports betting on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018. In this July 14, 2018, photo shows people ...
Will Alabama ever see a state lottery? WAFFWAFF spoke with some politicians to find out if we'll take a gamble at the lottery.
Authorities: Police officer gunned down in Mobile, Alabama Minneapolis Star TribuneA police officer has been shot to death in Mobile, Alabama.
What's ahead in Alabama politics for 2019? AL.comA look at some of the issues and events expected to lead to important developments in state politics in 2019.
Ja Morant Would Like Your Attention FiveThirtyEightThe Murray State star could be the second pick in the NBA draft.
Initial Democratic Primary Debates Will Accommodate Up To 20 Candidates Alabama Public RadioGiven the historically large number of Democrats expected to run for president in 2020, the Democratic National Committee is preparing to host the first.
Alabama's 'conservative government' soon to collide with non-conservative issues AL.comAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey greets her supporters in Montgomery after being elected as Alabama's first female Republican governor. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).
The pressure is on for Alabama lawmakers to approve lottery Alabama's News LeaderA lottery bill is headed to the governor's desk in Mississippi. The bill passed the House and Senate in a special session meeting. Governor Bryant is expected to ...
Lawmaker says several factors keeping lottery out of Alabama WBRCWhat's holding Alabama back from getting a lottery?
Could sports betting & marijuana be good funding sources for Alabama? WBRCThe Retirement Systems of Alabama hopes state lawmakers look at new sources of funding to run state government.
Alabama residents flock to TN/GA to buy lottery tickets WRCB-TVIn Alabama, there's no lottery, but it's not stopping people from driving across state lines to participate.
Alabama may face fewer barriers to sports gambling than lottery: Where do the candidates stand? AL.comWith Monday's U.S. Supreme Court decision opening up the door to legalized sports betting in every state, Alabama would have to face fewer legislative hurdles ...
Will Sports Betting Transform How Games Are Watched, and Even Played? The New York TimesAfter decades of resistance to sports gambling, team owners and state officials are laying the groundwork for it — with potentially huge implications.
Editorial: Betting on an Alabama lottery, again Anniston StarIf a majority of Alabamians support a statewide education lottery, and if the legislative tide is shifting in that direction, and if the governor is comfortable with ...
Florida Targets Offshore iLottery Sites Under New Bill US BetsIf a new online lottery prohibition bill passes in Florida, retailers could get in serious trouble for contracting with offshore couriers.
Winning lottery ticket for Alabama Waffle House waitress led to lawsuit, kidnapping AL.comEdward Seward walked into a Grand Bay Waffle House nearly 20 years ago, sat down and ate breakfast. That was the day he changed the life of the waitress ...
Alabama election issues 2018: What voters need to know AL.comHow do Alabama's two major party candidates for governor stand on the issues?
Daughter Of A Numbers Runner Witnessed An Underground Economy In Action Alabama Public RadioTERRY GROSS, HOST: This is *FRESH* AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Before states ran legal lotteries, there was the underground street version, the numbers. Some.
Alabama voters deserve a say on sports betting Birmingham Business JournalThe U.S. Supreme Court recently opened the door to legalized sports betting across the nation. But will it come to Alabama?
What does Mississippi legalizing sports betting mean for Alabama? WBRC FOX6 News - WBRC.comBIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Want to bet on an upcoming Alabama or Auburn game? Well, it's now legal next door in Mississippi, which means that state could ...
Sports wagering is legal in Mississippi but don't bet on Alabama WTVY, DothanUndated (WTVY)-- Mississippi is the fourth state to offer legalized sports betting and other states will soon follow but Alabama likely won't be one of them.
Danny Sheridan on state-sanctioned sports gambling: 'Alabama is pathetically in the dark ages' AL.comDanny Sheridan had plenty to say Monday after The United States Supreme Court ruled Monday that a federal ban on state-sanctioned sports gambling is ...
Zeigler releases plan to better fund roads without a fuel tax increase alreporter.comMonday, Alabama State Auditor and U.S. Senate candidate Jim Zeigler released a plan to fund Alabama's road and infrastructure needs without raising fuel ...
With Mississippi in the lottery game, the pressure is now on Alabama: reports NOLA.comLottery advertising in California. The Mississippi Legislature has passed a bill to create a state lottery and Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to sign it soon.
Here's what Alabama's gubernatorial candidates have to say about education AL.comAL.com took a look at where Republican Gov. Kay Ivey and Democrat challenger Walt Maddox stand on education.
East Alabama Man’s Fight to Lottery Earnings Still Going 5 Years Later WBRCt's a story that only comes about as often as million-dollar lottery winners do.
Will Governor Ivey support Alabama getting the lottery? WAAYOn the heels of Mississippi taking steps to get a state lottery WAAY 31 asked Governor Kay Ivey if she would support Alabama getting it.
Gas tax, prisons among Alabama issues to watch in 2019 Tuscaloosa NewsMONTGOMERY — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey took the oath of office Monday after winning a full-term in office. Here are four state government issues to watch in ...
Alabama House Speaker says legislature will take up lottery bill in 2019 WHNT News 19HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Alabama is surrounded by states that have a lottery, but so far, the state has resisted the trend. The Nov. 6 election will give winning ...
Alabama Lottery bill clears first step, but approval a poor bet AL.comThe Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee narrowly approved a bill to propose a constitutional amendment for Alabama to participate in multi-state lottery ...
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Alabama governor weighs in on Mississippi lottery debate WVTM13As Mississippi lawmakers continue to debate a bill that would create a state lottery, Gov. Kay Ivey shared her thoughts on a possible lottery in Alabama.
Will Supreme Court’s ruling affect Alabama gambling laws? WHNT News 19The US Supreme Court ruled Monday that any state in the country should decide for itself if they want to allow sports gambling. The justices said it violated ...
Mississippi creating lottery - is Alabama next? CBS42.comMississippi lawmakers voted this week to establish a lottery, and many Alabamians are wondering if leaders here will do the same. Alabama is now the only ...
Sen. Doug Jones: "Time Alabama gets in on the lottery" FOX10 NewsThe Mega Millions also a hot topic at Mobile's Democratic "Get Out The Vote" rally. Senator Doug Jones reminding voters Alabama has lost billions of dollars ...
Editorial: Betting on sports gambling in Alabama Anniston StarLast Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that allows individual states to legalize sports betting if they so choose. That quickly became an ...
Mark Tuggle, Ed Oliver, Clyde Chambliss give insight on statewide lottery, gaming bill in legislature - The Alexander City Outlook DadevilleRecord.comOne of the most influential men in Montgomery said he expects a statewide lottery and gaming bill to be considered when the Alabama Legislature convenes ...
Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton: Look beyond just gas tax for road and bridge funding sources Yellowhammer NewsOn Friday's broadcast of Alabama Public Television's “Capitol Journal,” State Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) argued for more than a ...
2019 could be the year Alabama lawmakers approve a state lottery Alabama TodayDespite being surrounded by lottery-playing states, Alabama continues to be one of only six states holding out on implementing a state lottery.
Alabama on sidelines as Mississippi launches sports betting LagniappePhoto | Daniel Anderson. The Beau Rivage in Biloxi was the site for the state's first legal sports bets last week as Mississippi became just the fourth state to allow ...
Commitment 2018: Democrat Walt Maddox talks Alabama lottery WVTM13Walt Maddox, the Democratic nominee for Alabama governor, talks to WVTM 13's Ian Reitz about the state lottery debate.
Modest Proposal: A lottery in Alabama will finally make the poor pay their ‘fair share’ Yellowhammer NewsWe often hear that the rich should be made to pay their “fair share,” but the top 20 percent of earners are already paying about 84 percent of our nation's income ...
Maddox: Senseless that Alabama has no lottery Tuscaloosa NewsMONTGOMERY — Gubernatorial challenger Walt Maddox on Tuesday said it is "senseless" that Alabama is one of the few states without a state lottery and ...
Roby: New Congress brings new opportunities for the Second District Yellowhammer NewsLast month, the 116th Congress was sworn-in, and I was honored to take the oath and begin my fifth term serving Alabama's Second District. A new Congress ...
Social poll shows voters highly in favor of lottery - The Alexander City Outlook DadevilleRecord.comMore than nine in 10 voters of The Outlook's week-long Facebook poll would play an Alabama lottery if it is approved. In the unscientific poll, 91 percent (1,100 ...
This is the biggest issue facing Alabama: Voting results AL.comAL.com recently polled readers on what they saw as the biggest issues facing Alabama.
Ivey talks economy; Maddox touts lottery in final campaign stops Montgomery AdvertiserRepublican governor, Democratic challenger make closing arguments in Montgomery.
Alexander City residents like lottery, Facebook poll says, but ministers don't - The Alexander City Outlook The Alexander City OutlookState lawmakers who consider giving Alabamians a lottery to benefit education in 2019 will be caught between the Bible on one side and the allure of instant ...
Political juices flowing over Russell, Alabama lottery - The Alexander City Outlook The Alexander City OutlookAs 2018 draws to a close, the political juices are already flowing for 2019 in Alexander City and the state of Alabama. The city has a major decision to make ...
Local reaction to another attempt at passing Alabama lottery legislation WRBLThere's less than one mile of Chattahoochee River separating the Georgia-Alabama state line, but that short distance defines many resident's detours to get ...
Governor Ivey facing major issues during first full term WSFAKay Ellen Ivey is sworn in to her first full term as the second female Governor of Alabama. Ivey takes offices rated as the third most popular Governor in America.
Cold, cruel, confrontational: Alabama inaugurations weighed down by history AL.comPomp, parades, incendiary bombast and bitter cold define the Alabama gubernatorial inaugurations of the past 200 years. Arguably, the most notorious ...
Could we finally get a lottery passed next year? Gadsden MessengerBy State Rep. Craig Ford Alabamians have been asking for a lottery for years. It continues to be one of the most popular ideas polled year in and year ...
Alabama Indian tribe buying Sands casino plans to invest $190M in hotel, No. 2 Machine Shop right away lehighvalleylive.comThe Alabama-based Indian tribe buying the Sands casino for $1.3 billion plans to immediately invest $190 million into a 300-room hotel expansion and ...
Alabama Democrats fight for votes with a fractured state party AL.comThe Alabama Democratic Party took in a little more than $500000 in its federal account over the past two years, compared with the state GOP's $1.7 million.
Sports betting is now legal in several states. Many others are watching from the sidelines. NBCNews.comThree months after the Supreme Court overturned a law prohibiting states from legalizing sports betting, a few states have begun accepting wagers.
Is Alabama's hostility to gambling finally fading? Alabama TodayThe New York Times says the hostility toward gambling may be decreasing as Christian leaders are no longer prioritizing the issue the way they used to.
Tallapoosa County man outwits suspected scam artist WSFATALLAPOOSA COUNTY, AL (WSFA) - John Ford knew something didn't feel right when he opened his mail one day recently and discovered he'd won millions ...
Pappy Van Winkle for sale: Famed bourbon will be at 8 Alabama stores AL.comBourbon lovers are on alert. The Alabama ABC Board said eight stores will be selling the sought-after Pappy Van Winkle line of bourbon Monday.
Alabama Lottery Bill Clears Senate Committee but Needs Miracle Casino.Org NewsAn Alabama lottery bill introduced by State Senator Paul Sandford (R-Huntsville) would ask voters to decide whether to legalize commercial gaming but even its ...
Alabama Democrats pitch lottery in governor's race, conservative critics pounce AL.comAlabama is one of six states without a state-run lottery. Only one other state - Utah - lies contiguous to states with lotteries or casinos, yet excludes casinos itself.
'It feels like home somehow' Montgomery AdvertiserFor many in Montgomery's growing Korean community, Alabama's capital a comfortable place to live.
One of Alabama's 'Sin Twins' has died AL.comFred Horn, a longtime member of the Alabama House and Senate, died this week. His funeral is noon Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in ...
Alabama midterms: 'If there is a chance for a Democrat to take over a Republican seat, this is it' AL.comStrategist calls it the "race to watch" in the Alabama Senate.
While midterm elections prove mixed results for gambling advocates, sports betting is the clear winner LexologyGambling initiatives were on the ballots and in political minds across the US on Tuesday. While gaming expansion may now be tougher in states like…
Sports betting site already paying out expecting Alabama title 13abc Action NewsFanDuel sportsbook is paying out bets from people who picked Alabama to win the college football national championship — over a month before the game will ...
Here are some top priorities for state lawmakers in 2019 WSFAAlabama's lawmakers want to try and tackle some of the state's longstanding issues when session begins in March.
With stagnant growth, Alabama faces potential loss of congressional seat Montgomery AdvertiserAlabama is on the edge of losing a congressional seat for the first time in 50 years. State officials are hoping an improved count of people in the state could ...
Alabama May Be Changing Its Mind about Gaming USA Online Casino NewsAlabama has had a firm stance against any form of gaming in the state. In fact, the only gambling allowed at all is at a Native American casino. However, some ...
Gas tax hike likely to dominate 2019 session AL.comCampaigns aren't talking about tax increases, but the Legislature is expected to take one up in 2019.
Mega Millions results: What we know about winner, location of jackpot ticket buy revealed AL.comWhat we know about the ticket that won the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
When will my state legalize sports betting? Map of sports gambling legislation across the US | When will my state legalize sports betting? Map of sports gambling legislation across the US SB NationThe United States Supreme Court overturned a sports gambling prohibition in May 2018. It opened the door for states to pass legislation allowing for sports ...
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