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Law enforcement pushes for gambling legislation to include stricter enforcement against pervasive existing illegal gaming

For any gambling bill to have a chance of passing the Legislature during the 2024 regular session, many state leaders and law enforcement officials told 1819 News it must include robust enforcement mechanisms and regulations to end rampant illegal gaming currently plaguing the state.

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Mike Ball: Shining light on the cockroaches of corruption

Corruption is like cockroaches moving freely in the darkness, but when the lights come on, it scurries to find a dark hiding place.   

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Amie Beth Shaver: Snakes beneath our feet

Our legislators seemed to panic and go mute this session when they saw snakes beneath their feet.

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Senate Minority Leader Singleton says expect Dems to 'play more defense,' Questions merits of school choice push

After Tuesday’s Senate meeting, Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) spoke to media, giving predictions and stating priorities in the upcoming regular session after the planned special session.  

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Ivey announces redistricting special session will begin Oct. 28

By Brandon Moseley On Thursday, Oct. 14, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) sent a public letter to members of the state legislature telling...

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Brock Colvin announces run for State House

By Brandon Moseley Brock Colvin announced that he is seeking election for the Alabama House of Representatives, representing House...