Governor Ivey wants the ABC board to crack down on alcohol, but Alabama wants gambling and marijuana money instead?

If Alabama Governor Kay Ivey wants the ABC board to crack down on drinking in certain parts of the state, we should question the lust for gambling and marijuana at the same time.

Alcohol ills exist, prohibition is not coming, but if you think drinking is causing violence, inviting in other vices seems like a bad idea.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

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Alabama’s reading and math performance is improving, and even outlets like The New York Times are taking notice.The state made changes that broke from traditional education approaches, and early results are strong enough that other states are now being urged to follow similar models.This video looks at what Alabama changed, why it worked, and why the national education conversation may be shifting because of it.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN