Alabama Voters Reject State Lottery.

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In October, 54 percent of Alabama voters rejected the governor's proposal to create a statewide lottery system. The lottery was projected to increase annual state revenues by $150 million. Governor Siegelman had hoped to use lottery gaming revenues to fund current debt service and several new state education initiatives. Opponents of the lottery referendum believe that education funding can...

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