Dothan, AL – Two rallies were held yesterday in Montgomery at the State House for activists, concerned citizens, gambling, and anti-gambling supporters as the legislature was debating gaming legislation concerning electronic bingo. Governor Bob Riley teamed with the Citizens for a Better Alabama, a families advocate group and lobbying organization, to head up the first [...]
Montgomery, AL – The bingo issue drew supporters and opponents from across Alabama as they convened on the State House Tuesday afternoon to voice their views and opinions on gambling in the state. Governor Bob Riley addressed hundreds of gambling opponents at the State House earlier today, but most of his statements were drowned out [...]
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Supreme Court issued an order today staying Thursday’s scheduled hearing on the Country Crossing gambling case pending further orders from the court. “It is a sad day, not only for us but for all Alabama citizens, when the Alabama Supreme Court denies us our day in court in Houston County [...]
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Troy King announced today in a press conference that, as the state’s chief law officer, it was within his authority to intervene and direct Governor Bob Riley’s Gambling Task Force Commander John Tyson’s actions, but he was not prepared to exercise that option … yet. In early January of [...]
