Addictions - articles
“One of the nicest kids…”
On December 9, 2005, a young man robbed an Allentown, Pennsylvania, bank of $2,871. While bank robbery is not unusual, the identity of the perpetrator made this instance unique. more »
By Karen Cole - Jun 2, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Lawmaker Seeks to ‘Gamble’ with Families’ Futures
In late 2006, the online gambling industry was dealt what many hoped would be its death blow. Less than three years later, the battle begins anew. more »
By Doug Carlson - Jun 2, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Legislation
Sweet Home Alabama bill amended to take away, add ‘points of destination’
Promising jobs and millions in taxes for Medicaid and education, the Sweet Home Alabama bills would seem to be the state’s economic savior. But legal experts who have studied Senate Bill (SB) 471 and House Bill (HB) 676 say the bills throw “table scraps” to Alabama citizens and “open the flood gates” for large-scale, high-stakes electronic gambling around the state. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Apr 19, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Dothan Baptists make commercial to counter Sweet Home Alabama ads
As Sweet Home Alabama ads saturate the state to encourage the legalization of electronic bingo gambling, some Dothan Baptists have decided to fight back. more »
By staff - Apr 19, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Proposed legislation in Alabama would legalize home-brewed beer
A new bill in the Alabama Senate not only would legalize home production of alcohol but also would allow the makers to transport their products to competitions in other states and legalize these contests in the state. more »
By Greg Heyman - Apr 18, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, , Citizenship, Legislation
Sweet Home Alabama not what it seems
You’ve seen and heard the commercials featuring country music stars and promoting taxation of illegal gambling. You’ve received mailers prompting calls to your legislator. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash and Sondra Washington - Apr 17, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Coalition tries to ‘dry up’ bingo
More than 300 charities have received permits for bingo in Walker County since 2007, a fact that makes Bucky Rizzo shake his head. “It’s not that we think some aren’t charities — we know some aren’t charities,” said Rizzo, chairman of the Walker County Political Accountability Coalition, explaining that many of the “charities” aren’t qualified and are committing fraud. more »
By Grace Thornton - Apr 17, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Alabama church’s efforts help halt liquor store
Bryan Easley said the Lord allowed a little birdie to come to his church recently — a little birdie that told him and the rest of East Memorial Baptist Church, Prattville, that a liquor store was going to be built on their street. more »
By Grace Thornton - Apr 16, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, , Citizenship, Legislation
A short-cut to nowhere
Watch the news. The proposal in Delaware to start a state-run sports lottery is just another barrage from the “whatever works” philosophers of government revenue enhancement. more »
By Gary Ledbetter - Apr 16, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Layers continue to unfold in Ashville gambling case
Vickey Farmer is in the process of selling her six acres of land beside I-59 near the Pell City, Ala., exit to a “gaming” enterprise. A St. Clair County resident, Farmer said she was within days of finalizing the deal. more »
By Jennifer Davis Rash - Apr 16, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling