Alabama Lottery News & Articles

A Look Back At The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session

by Brent Wilson on June 5, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session was one of the most controversial sessions in Alabama history so let’s look at what all was accomplished and what was left on the table this year. What Passed A lot of bills saw their way to the Governor’s desk […]

Alabama Lottery Bill Dead For 2019 Legislative Session

by Brent Wilson on May 22, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

Alabamians will not be deciding whether or not they want a lottery during the 2020 Presidential primary next year. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) says he can not get the 63 votes he needs to pass SB 220 and declared the bill dead […]

Alabama Lottery Bill Fails Procedural Vote; Fate Uncertain

by Brent Wilson on May 22, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

Update 5/22/2019 1:32 P.M – State Rep. Steve Clouse has stated that the lottery is dead and will not come up this session. The Alabama Lottery bill failed a procedural vote by one vote yesterday. The vote was 53-36 with one abstention. The bill, SB220, […]

Alabama House Committee Approves Lottery Bill That Would Fund Education

by Brent Wilson on May 18, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

No one in either the Alabama House or Senate can seem to agree on how to spend revenue from a potential Alabama lottery. Last month, the Alabama Senate approved a lottery bill that would split earnings 50/50 between the Alabama Trust Fund and the General […]

Alabama Lottery Bill Passes Senate

by Brent Wilson on April 25, 2019 in Alabama News

The Alabama Senate has passed SB 220, a “clean” paper lottery bill. The bill, sponsored by Greg Albritton (R – Atmore) and supported by Del Marsh (R – Anniston), would set up a traditional lottery system but leaves open a future where a lottery ticket […]

Alabama Lottery 2019 – Everything You Need To Know

by Brent Wilson on March 20, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The Alabama Lottery bill will not be voted on in 2019. The Alabama Lottery debate is officially back. In the 2019 Legislative Regular Session, Alabama lawmakers will have at least two bills, the first two being introduced in the Senate by Jim McClendon. The Bills […]

Alabama Lottery Bill To Be Introduced Tomorrow

by Matthew Tyson on March 18, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The people of Alabama may soon have a chance to vote on a lottery. Senator Jim McClendon (R, Springville), who represents District 11, plans to submit two bills when the Senate convenes on Tuesday, March 18. Together, they would legalize gambling in the state. “The […]

Governor Kay Ivey Declares Special Session For Gas Tax

by Brent Wilson on March 5, 2019 in Alabama Legislation News

The Alabama Senate has adjourned meaning that it is now very likely that Gov. Kay Ivey will call a Special Session in order to make it easier to pass the gas tax bill. The House is expected to also follow suit. The gas tax bill […]

Alabama Lottery News & Articles

A Look Back At The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session

Alabama Lottery Bill Dead For 2019 Legislative Session

Alabama Lottery Bill Fails Procedural Vote; Fate Uncertain

Alabama House Committee Approves Lottery Bill That Would Fund Education

Alabama Lottery Bill Passes Senate

Alabama Lottery 2019 – Everything You Need To Know

Alabama Lottery Bill To Be Introduced Tomorrow

Governor Kay Ivey Declares Special Session For Gas Tax

Bradley Byrne Reports $408,000 In Third Quarter Fundraising

Tuberville Campaign Raises Over $373,000 In Third Quarter

Kay Ivey Announces More Than $30 Million For 28 Road & Bridge Projects Across The State

Carnival Cruise Line Extends Its Stay In Mobile

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