Posted on March 9th, 2010 by Bob Howell
By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News, Montgomery, AL
Artur Davis continues to support a plan to let Alabamians vote on the question of electronic bingo. Here are the specifics from his campaign office:
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Let the People Decide: Davis Endorses “Up or Down” Statewide Vote on Electronic Gambling
BIRMINGHAM – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Artur Davis outlined a plan [...]
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Posted on March 9th, 2010 by Bob Howell
By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News, Montgomery, AL
I ran across this op-ed piece on gambling in our state. It was written by Roy Moore for the Montgomery Advertiser.
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Gambling
By Roy Moore
It has been said that “there is nothing new under the sun” and when it comes to gambling that’s certainly true.
Back in October of 1778, during [...]
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Posted on March 5th, 2010 by Scott Richards
You can read the entire U.S. Bill of Rights in just a couple of minutes. All 10 amendments can fit on one page.
By contrast, the latest attempt to amend the Alabama Constitution took more than 40 pages! The next time there’s an attempt to change the Alabama Constitution, here’s a thought: Whatever the amendment is [...]
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Posted on March 5th, 2010 by Scott Richards
Milton McGregor’s electronic bingo casino is now open once again at Victoryland. A judge issued an injunction warning John Tyson, the head of the governor’s task force on illegal gambling, not to raid it. The judge says Tyson lacks any authority to conduct a raid.
We have a similar situation at Greenetrack where the sheriff and [...]
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Posted on March 4th, 2010 by Bob Howell
By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News
Ron Sparks, one of two democrats in the running for governor, has staked much of his campaign fortunes on gambling legislation. And now, he says if elected he’ll take decisive action. Here’s his release with a time line for bingo:
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Today Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks announced a [...]
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Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by Rick Journey
Let’s begin with the Democrats for governor.
Congressman Artur Davis rolls out his economic plan with stops across the state today. He began this morning in Montgomery with a pledge for tax credits and incentives to boost education, jobs and economic development.
Ag Commissioner Ron Sparks couldn’t escape the weekend without two more newspapers calling for further [...]
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Posted on February 19th, 2010 by Rick Journey
A new Ask Alabama poll from Auburn University says 68% support a lottery and 60% back video gambling to boost state budgets and education spending.
Details, the questions and methodology can be viewed here.
Supporters of a constitutional amendment dealing with electronic bingo will count votes over the weekend, leading up to Tuesday’s session. Sen. Hank Erwin [...]
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Posted on February 19th, 2010 by Rick Journey
Who came out on top in Alabama politics this week?
Attorney General Troy King faces many fronts at the end of this week.
First, his much-talked about announcement Wednesday about his authority over the governor’s anti-gambling task force was quickly dismissed by task force commander John Tyson.
Now, Legislative Black Caucus chairman Rep. John Rogers complains King is [...]
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Posted on February 17th, 2010 by Rick Journey
Busy day on the topic of electronic bingo.
You can watch Attorney General Troy King’s newser here.
You can watch Task Force commander and Mobile District Attorney John Tyson’s response here.
Read more of Rick Journey’s blogs here.
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Posted on February 17th, 2010 by Rick Journey
Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) believes Attorney General Troy King said “what needed to be said” an hour ago. Rogers, who wrote a letter to King this week on behalf of the Black Legislative Caucus, tells me its time to “wait and see what the governor is going to do.”
King just advised Gov. Bob Riley and [...]
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