Rex Jones: Without the lottery, Alabama is losing

Currently, Alabama lawmakers are deciding whether to vote on a constitutional amendment that would bring millions of dollars in revenue to the state, strengthen customer protections and provide a safeguard for the state's currently unregulated gambling industry. But while we wait for action from the state Legislature, the estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot won […]

Rex Jones: Update Alabama’s tax code to accommodate new smoke-free alternatives

Free markets will always innovate faster than governments. We see this in almost every sector of the economy, where new products emerge that defy old classifications. One sector that is innovating faster than policymakers can keep up is the tobacco industry. New products are coming to the market that offer adult smokers a better alternative. […]

Rex Allen Jr. prepares to release final album

Tucson, Arizona (KGUN) — The last time we spoke to Rex Allen Jr., he was performing the legendary song “I Love You Arizona.” Now, after 55 years of performing, Allen is about to release his final album. “It came from the heart and I think people will understand it when they hear it.” Here’s what […]