MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday swiftly advanced a compromise on gambling legislation to allow a state lottery and multiple locations with slot machines or other electronic gambling devices. But the measure faces an uncertain outlook as it moves to the state Senate. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 72-29 []
Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday proposed a compromise on gambling legislation that would authorize a state lottery and multiple sites with electronic gambling machines. But the measure faces an uncertain outlook in the closing days of the legislative session. A conference committee approved the two-bill proposal as lawmakers aim to put the issue to a statewide vote this August. Lawmakers in the Alabama House of Representatives and Alabama Senate could vote on the measure as soon as Tuesday evening....
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Houston County, Ala. (WDHN) — For months, Alabama lawmakers have debated bringing a statewide lottery, sports betting, and more to the Yellowhammer state. However, according to Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe, it is not looking too good for those in favor. "I would say the odds are greater that it won't pass," Shoupe said. []
Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that will accelerate the state’s transition toward clean energy by requiring utilities to get 100 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2035. The bill, H.289, was lauded by environmental groups but blasted by Republicans concerned about the costs. It faces a likely veto by Gov. Phil Scott and an override when the legislature returns in June. “Today’s vote shows that most Senators agree that increasing our reliance on renewable energy...
Lawmakers who spent weeks reviewing half a dozen potential ballot questions recommended their colleagues take no action on the proposals, clearing the way for major policy changes affecting high school graduation requirements, gig economy workers, legislative oversight and more to be decided by voters.
As a House committee took up two crypto bills -- co-sponsored by the same senators that pushed through the law last year they're now trying to fix -- one lawmaker summed it up: "This is almost an embarrassing situation."
Tiger Woods will be the lone player on a five-member subcommittee that will be involved in negotiations with the Public Investment Fund, part of a busy day of governance as
Tiger Woods is the only player on a five-member subcommittee that will be
Woods was appointed to the PGA Tour board in August, making him the sixth player-director and the only one whose board term has no limits.
Bills dealing with online gambling, voting and judicial redistricting were among thousands that died during the session.
This is the fifth year Rep. Dana McLean, R-Columbus, filed the measure to give inheritance rights to children conceived via IVF after the death of one parent, as 27 other states have done.