Alabama could be one step closer to a statewide lottery following the progress of new legislation being discussed in Montgomery. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Wednesday approved a lottery bill – sponsored by Rep. Alan Harper, R-Tuscaloosa – after a public hearing, according to a report from the Associated Press. Harper has expressed that he wants to let Alabama citizens vote on a lottery in the November general election. If passed, legislators would then decide the…
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