State’s top attorneys spar over gambling
February 25, 2010
Two of the state’s highest attorneys exchanged words Feb. 17 in separate press conferences regarding recent actions taken by the Governor’s Task Force on Illegal
Is this catch phrase really the motivation behind current legislation? Who decides which bill wins?
February 25, 2010
By Sondra Washington and Jennifer Davis Rash Television commercials, pro-gambling politicians and casino operators alike are declaring, “Let the people vote.” This rhetoric currently centers
‘Be courteous’ to legislators, ‘don’t attack people’
February 25, 2010
Alabama Baptists and other concerned Christians are among the many beginning to get involved and voice their opinion about the current debate over attempts to
Slot-machine legislation would create for-profit gambling operations
February 25, 2010
By Sondra Washington and Jennifer Davis Rash Pro-gambling legislators are working feverishly to amend Senate Bill (SB) 380 calling for a vote to legalize and
Senator targets governor’s power
February 25, 2010
Attempted raids on two of the state’s largest casinos recently ignited a media firestorm between gambling supporters and leaders of Gov. Bob Riley’s Task Force
Alabama Baptists ‘rally’ against expansion of gambling
February 25, 2010
By Kristen Lindsey We are in a battle for the soul of Alabama,” said Joe Godfrey, executive director of Alabama Citizens Action Program (ALCAP), at
VictoryLand’s McGregor comes under fire for his ‘bingo’ games
February 25, 2010
More than 800 people filed a federal lawsuit Feb. 16 against VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor and several machine manufacturing companies providing slot machines for the
City Council’s meeting ‘ambiguous,’ ‘atypical’ Bessemer mayor May says
February 25, 2010
Bessemer City Councilors barely mentioned gambling in the regular Feb. 16 meeting — a stark difference from the late-night, last-minute “bingo” meeting held just four
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