Alabama Lawmaker Says He Could Introduce Gambling Bill As Soon As Next Week

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Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh says he might introduce legislation allowing casinos and a state lottery as soon as next week. It’s the latest move by Republicans to cover the states $250 million dollar General Fund budget deficit. We’ll hear more on this from Don Dailey. He’s the host of Capitol Journal on Alabama Public Television, and he joins WBHM on Fridays to recap the week at the statehouse.

Dailey tells WBHM’s Rachel Lindley why a Republican like Del Marsh is willing to take up an idea most often associated with state Democrats.

 

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