‘Priority Talk’ focuses on caregiving and gambling November 11, 2021 Rabbi Eric Walker, who calls himself a “Jewish minister of the gospel,” served as guest host for the first hour of Wednesday’s “Priority Talk” on Read More
No action on gambling expansion in Alabama as 2021 legislative session ends May 18, 2021 The Alabama legislature ended its 2021 regular session May 17 with no action on gambling expansion in the state. (Click here to read about efforts Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Casino gambling operations can’t be the answer May 13, 2021 Gordonville Mayor Orbuty Ross Ozier’s comments continue to haunt me days after I heard her share her heart. “How can we keep surviving in Lowndes Read More
Alabama House to decide if voters will see casinos on the ballot May 4, 2021 With just two more days left in Alabama’s 2021 legislative session (May 6 and May 17), three gambling bills passed through three different committees today Read More
Alabama Senate approves measure to expand gambling in state; bill moves to House April 14, 2021 The Alabama Senate on Tuesday (April 13) passed a bill proposing a broad expansion of gambling in the state, including casinos, sports betting and a Read More
Alabama legislators weigh abortion, gambling bills as session continues March 29, 2021 The Alabama House and Senate are set to reconvene March 30, and legislators expect to hear more about gambling, abortion and raising the age for Read More
Rashional Thoughts: Our concerns do matter — pray for your elected officials and share your heart March 17, 2021 How about that state gambling legislation result from March 9? I wasn’t sure Senate Bill 214 could be defeated in the Senate, but I was Read More
Bill sponsor says Baptist opposition helped defeat comprehensive proposal March 16, 2021 A sweeping proposal to create a state lottery, numerous casinos and legal sports betting failed in the Alabama Senate on March 9, due in part Read More