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A firm ‘no’
July 17 was a red-letter day for Mississippians, but many may have missed the significance of the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s firm refusal to skirt state law and thereby open a new chapter in the gamblers’ march to take over the state. more »
by: William H. Perkins, Jr. - Aug 7, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
When is 800 feet not 800 feet?
As this issue of The Baptist Record lands in mailboxes across the state on Thursday, the Mississippi Gaming Commission will be in session in Biloxi to hear arguments that casino developers should be able to scrap the law passed by legislators in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that allowed them to move their gambling halls onshore. more »
by: William H. Perkins, Jr. - Aug 6, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
House approves FDA regulation of tobacco
The House of Representatives voted convincingly July 30 to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate tobacco products. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jul 31, 2008 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
House nears vote to curb tobacco deceptions, addiction
The $70 billion industry that claims the premature deaths of more Americans each year than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders and suicides combined could soon find business as usual a thing of the past. more »
by: Doug Carlson - Jul 29, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
House nears vote on FDA/tobacco bill
The House of Representatives is expected to vote soon on a bill that would authorize the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to regulate tobacco products. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Living, Health, Citizenship, Legislation
Court again blocks Internet porn law
The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals has again upheld a judge’s decision to block enforcement of a congressional effort to protect children from Internet pornography. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jul 24, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship,
Editorial: Not then, and not now
Are we dreaming? The Governor of Oklahoma has come out in opposition to the expansion of gambling in our state?
It’s true. The same governor who pushed for the growth of gambling in our state is now saying a proposed 2,000-machine casino at Interstate 35 and Britton Road in Oklahoma City would have a deleterious effect. more »
by: staff - Jul 4, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Education, Citizenship, Legislation
A little honesty, please
Gambling has wrought many changes in Mississippi since it was legalized in 1992, but did you know that it has created employment for everyone in Tunica County and put a pickup in every driveway? more »
by: William H. Perkins, Jr. - Jul 2, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling
Dan Ireland — Legend, Legacy
When observers talk about those who exert major influence on decisions made by the Alabama Legislature, many talk about Alfa (Alabama Farmers Federation), the AEA (Alabama Education Association), the Alabama Association for Justice (formerly the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association) or the Business Council of Alabama. more »
by: Bob Terry - Jun 30, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship, Legislation
MBC alcohol policy change continues to move forward
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The latest phase of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) debate on alcohol policy took place May 21 in the MBC Committee on Continuing Review with deliberations leading to the next step July 14 when the MBC Administrative Committee meets in Hannibal. more »
by: Allen Palmeri - Jun 18, 2008 - topic(s): Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse