Rapid response on the latest volley in the electronic bingo wars (though no response faster than the TRO secured by Milton McGregor as troopers waited to raid Victoryland). Read the story of this morning’s events here.
Democratic candidate Ron Sparks campaign released a statement calling the attempted task force raid “an outrageous waste” of state resources [...]
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By Bob Howell, WSFA 12 News Anchor, Montgomery, AL.
Here’s the governor’s office response to the statement by Milton McGregor (see earlier post):
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Governor Bob Riley’s Office response:
“Let me get this straight: Milton McGregor is upset that John Tyson got money from a PAC that Milton McGregor contributed to?”
“The absurdity of their argument knows no bounds.”
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By Bob Howell – WSFA 12 News, Montgomery, AL
On the heels of the governor appointing Mobile District Attorney John Tyson as his new anti-gambling czar…a response from Attorney General Troy King. Tyson made it clear that he believes electronic bingo is illegal. Troy King has maintained the state constitution was properly amended 17 times to [...]
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By Bob Howell – News Anchor, WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL -
Governor Riley picks a law and order crusader to be his new Illegal Gambling Task Force Commander – replacing former commander David Barber – who resigned after admitting he won $2,300 in a Mississippi casino. Here’s the release from the Governor’s office…check out the [...]
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