Alabama lottery bill

Gambling legislation and proposed changes to the state ethics law failed to win final approval at the end of Alabama’s lawmaking session in Montgomery. Lawmakers faced a public backlash over IVF access. Clinics paused services following a state court ruling equating frozen embryos to children.

Gambling legislation remains stalled in the Alabama Senate with members expressing doubt that it will get another vote in the closing hours of the legislative session.

Alabama lawmakers proposed a compromise on gambling legislation that would authorize a state lottery and multiple sites with electronic gambling machines. But the measure faces an uncertain outlook

Legislation to start a state lottery — and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices — faces an uncertain outlook in the Alabama Statehouse because of divisions over sports betting and the number of casino sites.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey called for absentee ballot restrictions during her State of the State address, which aired “live” on Alabama Public Radio. She also talked about the creation of a limited school voucher program and announced support for a vote on gambling legislation.

One of the most controversial bills in Alabama's legislative session are up for debate in the last two days before lawmakers are sent home. The House…

The Alabama Legislature is debating a lottery and casino bill today. The bill by Republican Sen. Del Marsh is being considered by the Senate Tourism and…

Alabama lawmakers could once again debate the idea of starting a state lottery. Republican. Rep. Steve Clouse of Ozark says he will introduce a lottery…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Lawmakers are headed to a vote on lottery legislation next week, as supporters aim to change Alabama's status as one of the few…

There will be no public vote on an Alabama lottery. APR’s Pat Duggins reports time is also running out for lawmakers to make up for a miscarriage of…