There’s nothing that trumps ideology like the need for tax dollars. Such is the case in Alabama, where budget shortfalls are bringing state government around to the idea of a gaming compact with Poarch Band of Creek Indians. No negotiations are happening at the present moment but lawmakers are uttering conciliatory noises. “I think we need to put everything on the table and take a look at it,” said state Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R, right), while state Senate Pro Tem Del March (R) added, “The end goal should be: How do you solve the budget woes long-term in a fiscally responsible manner?”
However, Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley (R) is acting as a Continue reading


















