Lottery and gambling suddenly hovering over end of Alabama legislative session
The abrupt introduction of a lottery bill in the House means an issue leaders didn't want to deal with could dominate the last days of the session.
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The abrupt introduction of a lottery bill in the House means an issue leaders didn't want to deal with could dominate the last days of the session.
The abrupt introduction of a lottery bill in the House means an issue leaders didn't want to deal with could dominate the last days of the session.
The abrupt introduction of a lottery bill in the House means an issue leaders didn't want to deal with could dominate the last days of the session.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama legislative committee advanced a lottery proposal Thursday as proponents try to get the issue before voters for the first time since 1999. The House Tourism and Economic Development committee approved the proposed constitutional amendment and related enabling legislation.
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