Albritton offers insight into general fund budget decision-making philosophy at BCA
State Sen. Gregg Albritton addressed the Alabama Business Council in Montgomery on Tuesday morning, providing his perspective on the 2024 session, which is currently in its final stages, and his outlook for the 2025 General Fund budget, which he oversees in the Alabama Senate. Last week, the Alabama Senate approved a fiscal year 2025 general […]
Albritton elaborates on ‘no’ vote, citing failure to address sports, online and PCI gambling
State Sen. Gregg Albritton appeared on Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal last week to explain why he initially voted against the 2024 gaming bill, which he helped craft this session. “Three aspects of the conference report that were released make it unacceptable to me to take a position of support,” explained Rep. Albritton (R-Atmore). “First, […]
State Sen. Albritton: Senate gaming bill is ‘very, very restrictive’
said state Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore). The Senate's gambling bill is significantly different from the one approved by the House. The law prohibits electronic bingo, class III casinos, sports betting, and any form of electronic gambling. “[W]In the version passed by the Senate, what we have is a very, very restrictive gaming permit,” Albritton explained. […]
