By Erica Thomas, managing editor MONTGOMERY — As Governor Kay Ivey gave her annual State of the State address on Tuesday, Feb. 4, she reminded Alabama she is one tough cookie. “As you... Read more
By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press MONTGOMERY — Alabama lawmakers could once again debate the idea of starting a state lottery. Republican. Rep. Steve Clouse of Ozark says he will introduce a... Read more
By Paul DeMarco As we start a new year, we can now look back at the stories that made the news in 2019. In January, Governor Kay Ivey was sworn into office after being elected for a full ter... Read more
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi can take part in big multistate lottery games starting early next year. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation said i... Read more
By MARY SELL and CAROLINE BECK, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills, has been an Alabama lawmaker since 1966. “I’ve been through more sessions than an... Read more
By Todd Stacy, Alabama Daily News MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Senate on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment calling for a statewide vote on a lottery. Senate Bill 220,... Read more
By Senator Shay Shelnutt In Alabama, many politicians have recently used Medicaid’s $85 million budget shortfall to argue for increased taxes, a lottery, the expansion of gambling, or some c... Read more
From The Trussville Tribune Staff Reports MONTGOMERY — Former governor Don Siegelman proposed a lottery in 1999. The measure overwhelmingly failed on a statewide ballot when it was rev... Read more
By Megan Miller, Editor MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley came out Wednesday morning saying he wants to give Alabama voters a chance to vote on enacting a state lottery. Bentley said in a... Read more