Vote delay

Lottery, Casino Debate Delayed for at least Two Weeks

WAKA Action 8 News,
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A vote on lottery and casino legislation is being delayed in the Alabama Senate.  Republican sponsor Sen. Del Marsh told reporters Tuesday that he plans to work on the proposal over the next two weeks. He said one issue under discussion is increasing the number of casino sites from eight to 10.  Marsh said one idea…

House Delays Vote on Gasoline Tax Increase

Darryl Hood,
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by Darryl Hood

Alabama lawmakers delayed a vote on a proposed gas tax increase to pay for road and bridge construction after the bill ran into heavy opposition. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said Thursday that the bill is likely dead for the session. Under the proposal, the state gas tax would have risen by four cents per gallon this year and another two…