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February 15, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Alabama House to consider plan for lottery, casinos, sports betting

The legislation would require voter approval in November.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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From the Lede

One Alabama prison’s $1 billion price tag will make building a 2nd ‘a challenge’

State leaders are committed to building a second prison in Escambia County remains. What they don’t have right now is the money.

By Alabama Daily News and Mary Sell

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Birmingham Real Time News

John Rogers’ assistant to plead guilty in federal kickback scheme that also ensnared state lawmaker

Varrie Johnson Kindall has agreed to plead guilty to mail and wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud and obstruction of justice, court records show.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Plan for Alabama lottery, casinos, legal sports betting advances in House

The two-bill package won approval in a House committee, its first step toward approval by the Legislature.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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News

Alabama closer to removing taxes for diapers, baby formula, feminine hygiene products

It is estimated the bill would cost the Education Trust Fund $8.7 million and the General Fund $2.5 million.

By Jemma Stephenson and Alabama Reflector

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Gun control supporters use AI faked voices of kids killed in shootings to call lawmakers

The campaign launched on Valentine’s Day because it’s the sixth anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

By The Associated Press

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