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Local News State capitol building where Alabama lawmakers debate gambling and lottery legislation

Albritton Unveils New Bills to Bring Casino, Lottery Vote Before Alabama Voters

James Bullard, March 8, 2022

State Sen. Greg Albritton has introduced new constitutional amendment legislation that would let Alabama voters decide on a state lottery, expanded casino gambling and sports betting, with Mobile County’s greyhound track among five sites eligible for a casino license.

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Baldwin County A classical government capitol building with columns and a dome, representing the type of statehouse where Alabama's legislative session convenes

Election-Year Politics and a House Leadership Shakeup Set to Shape Alabama’s 2022 Legislative Session

James Bullard, January 19, 2022

Alabama’s 2022 legislative session opens under the shadow of election-year politics and an open race for House leadership, with gambling policy, ARPA spending and a slate of Baldwin and Mobile County bills all on the table.

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Local News Rows of crops in an Alabama farm field at sunrise

Sparks Tells Mobile Democrats He Will Be on the 2010 Ballot, and Hints It Won’t Be for Governor

James Bullard, March 16, 2009

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks told a Mobile luncheon crowd he will run statewide in 2010 for governor or lieutenant governor, while signaling he would not challenge Artur Davis.

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