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Faith leaders from various denominations across state prepare for ‘slam-dunk’
We want you to be able to go back and explain to your congregations why we think [electronic bingo gambling] is not right,” Gov. Bob Riley told nearly 150 church leaders representing various denominations at a recent interfaith anti-gambling meeting. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Apr 3, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling,
‘Local’ legislation for Greene County violates state law, causes concern
On the surface, House Bill (HB) 363 and Senate Bill (SB) 135 appear to be typical electronic bingo gambling expansion bills — this time, the target is Greene County. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Apr 2, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation,
‘Big bingo’ bill changes everything
For weeks, rumors have flown around the Statehouse about a “big bingo” bill coming down the pipeline supported by “gambling bosses” that would forever change the face of Alabama as we know it. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Apr 2, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation,
Shelby Baptists say ‘no’ to Sunday alcohol sales
In a unanimous vote March 3, Shelby Baptist Association pastors approved a resolution to encourage legislators to oppose bills related to Sunday alcohol sales in Shelby County. more »
By staff - Apr 1, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, ,
Governor holds first of many town hall meetings
It was standing room only Feb. 24 in the Pelham Civic Center’s Bronze Room as Gov. Bob Riley and other state and local officials rallied Shelby County’s anti-gambling troops. more »
By Sondra Washington - Mar 31, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, ,
Alabama County ‘bingo’ awaits high court ruling
Etowah Baptists are holding their ground against county commissioners and two bingo operating companies seeking to bring electronic bingo gambling to the area. more »
By Sondra Washington - Mar 30, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling,
Alcohol-related legislation would allow smaller cities ‘wet’ option
One state representative who is Southern Baptist feels confident a measure he is sponsoring — a bill that could potentially make even smaller cities in the state “wet” — will prevail in the Alabama House of Representatives. more »
By Greg Heyman - Mar 30, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, , Citizenship, Legislation,
Oversight of tobacco offers potential to save lives
The product packs a devastating punch. Its smoke-lined trail leads to some startling statistics: More than 400,000 Americans die each year as a result of its scourge, and each day some 3,500 children try it in one form for the first time while another 1,000 children become regular users. more »
By Doug Carlson - Mar 24, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Living, Health,
Federal shift in marijuana policy is called ‘disastrous’
The Obama administration’s “surrender to bad state policies on so-called medicinal marijuana will have disastrous effects,” a Southern Baptist ethics leader said in response to a shift in marijuana policy indicated by Attorney General Eric Holder. more »
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse, Citizenship, National,
Sports lottery proposed in Delaware
DOVER, Del.—The governor of Delaware has proposed a sports lottery to help compensate for a $750 million shortfall in the state’s budget, but opponents contend the gambling expansion will only make matters worse. more »
By Erin Roach - Mar 24, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling,