Two days after a gambling package stalled in the Alabama Senate amid unexpected opposition and unusual procedural outcomes the legislation appeared to be back in parliamentary limbo. Senators said Thursday that the front lines had not budged on the measure, despite what many said were heavy lobbying efforts from supporters and opponents. “50% of them say thank you, 50% […] The post Gambling bills stalled in Senate as Alabama Legislature nears adjournment appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Thursday morning the Alabama House of Representatives voted to non-concur on both gaming bills amended by the Alabama Senate. The move sends the bills, HB151 an
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) made a historic visit this week to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, discussing how President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is helping fund the Tribe’s infrastructure projects to provide better services for its members and surrounding community. Haaland met with Tribal Council to hear first-hand about the only federally recognized tribe in Alabama’s journey and was briefed on the Tribe’s recent multi-million dollar investment into reliable, high-speed internet service for the reservation and surrounding communities. “Secretary Haaland has been a tireless advocate for Tribes throughout her years of service to our country, both as the Secretary of the Interior and as a Member of Congress”, noted Stephanie A. Bryan, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chair and CEO.
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians will once again celebrate one of its most unique and enduring Thanksgiving traditions with its Annual Pow Wow on November 23 an