A recent poll commissioned by the Alabama Policy Institute (API) shows that the planned expansion of statewide gambling is not a primary concern for Republican voters ahead of the 2024 legislative session.
https://1819news.com/news/item/poll-gambling-expansion-not-a-top-priority-for-gop-voters
API President Stephanie Smith said her organization hopes lawmakers considering a gambling bill will see the report and understand the drawbacks.
“API’s comprehensive report outlines that states that have legalized gambling experience higher rates of gambling addiction, crime, corruption, addiction, and mental health disorders,” Smith said. “Gambling is a bad bet for Alabama families.”
API’s report outlines that states that have legalized gambling experience higher rates of gambling addiction, crime, corruption, addiction, and mental health disorders. With more opportunities to gamble, the negative impact of gambling increases. This is especially true as gambling is normalized for children; early and increased exposure to gambling leads to increases in addiction that can cause emotional damage, strained relationships, and financial ruin.
API commissioned a report on the state of gambling in the state of Alabama, and one thing is abundantly clear: Gambling is a bad bet for Alabama families.
I enjoyed talking through the merits and probability of gambling legislation passing this session with Jeff Poor today:
Alabama Policy Institute has released findings from a study on gambling.
The group says it shows states that have legalized gambling experience higher rates of gambling addiction, crime, corruption, and mental health disorders. And shows gambling is especially dangerous for children.
The policy institute says the study was done in response to renewed calls to change the state constitution and legalize gambling.
API research and analysis were used in this John Tillman opinion piece on the negative influence of teacher unions on school choice legislation. ttps://www.wsj.com/articles/teachers-unions-spend-big-on-gop-state-lawmakers-school-choice-5e610478