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AG race: Jay Mitchell criticizes Katherine Robertson for $10K PCI donation

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell criticized on Monday fellow 2026 Republican attorney general candidate Katherine Robertson for “accepting campaign contributions tied to the gambling industry.”

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Ivey signs Smith Lake resort development bill into law

Legislation to allow annexation of a section of Cullman County by Smith Lake to establish a framework to attract a resort to the area was signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday.

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Smith Lake resort development bill passes Senate

Legislation that would allow for an annexation of an area of Cullman County by Smith Lake to establish a framework to attract a resort to the area passed the Senate on Tuesday.

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Poarch Creek Indians complete purchase of Birmingham Racecourse

The Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) and the McGregor Family announced on Wednesday that PCI’s Wind Creek Hospitality has purchased the Birmingham Racecourse.

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House Speaker Ledbetter: Senate gambling bill must compare with last year’s House agreement or ‘we’re not going to mess with it’

With reports of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) rumored to be pushing a gambling bill in the Senate, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter says any gambling bill out of the Senate must be comparable with what the House agreed to last year to garner consideration.

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Annual Poarch Creek Pow Wow a Thanksgiving two-day tradition

A different kind of Thanksgiving observance Nov. 28-29 at Atmore's PCI Pow Wow.

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Poarch Band of Creek Indians buy Birmingham Race Course from McGregor family

Wind Creek Hospitality, owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and the McGregor family, owners of Birmingham Race Course and Casino and Victoryland Casino announced on Monday that they have entered into an agreement under which Wind Creek will acquire the Birmingham Race Course. 

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Poarch Creek Indians hire Fine Geddie lobbying firm ahead of possible 2025 session gambling push

The Poarch Creek Indians recently hired the high-powered Fine Geddie lobbying firm ahead of the 2025 session.

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Poarch Band of Creek Indians compact, lottery remain in revised gambling legislation in Senate

Alabama State Senators will likely consider a revised version this week of the gambling and lottery legislation passed by the House in February.

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Montgomery power brokers, high-profile Democrats line up for Phillip Ensler against GOP incumbent Charlotte Meadows in HD74

Some of Montgomery's most powerful political players are coming out in support of the Democratic nominee for Alabama's District 74 seat ahead of Tuesday's midterm election.

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Anti-gambling coalition urges Ivey not to add gambling legislation to any special session

“We call on Governor Ivey to resist pressure from big money donors and gambling operators who are currently breaking state law."

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Top 10 political issues of 2021

2021 is ending this week. 2021 was not the best of times for a number of reasons. This is a look back at the year that was and the...