Legislature
As lawmakers continue to get heat from constituents over gambling legislation failing, there is really only one group to blame.
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Gambling stories
Legislature
Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable.
Featured Opinion
Gambling legislation failing highlights a critical flaw in Alabama's governance: the wishes of voters don't seem to matter much.
Legislature
The bill paves the way for the creation of the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation to operate the Alabama Farm Center.
Featured Opinion
Angered by the handling of gambling legislation, House members on Tuesday appeared to kill an ag center in retaliation.
Legislature
This legislation, for the first time in a quarter-century, would offer Alabamians a direct say on whether gambling should be legal in their state.
Legislature
Continuing a decades-long trend, a seemingly sure-to-pass gaming bill came up a vote shy on Tuesday night. But it's not dead.
Featured Opinion
The Alabama Legislature will vote on gambling legislation this week. Or maybe it won't.
Opinion
If Alabamians get the much sought after right-to-vote on a lottery, and regulate gambling in the state, it is because of Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter.
Legislature
There's only one way to protect Alabamians from the problems associated with sports wagering.