The Alabama Republican Party unanimously added a platform plank supporting closed primaries and party registration on a voice vote of the State Republican Executive Committee, after State Auditor Andrew Sorrell moved the measure amid concerns over Democrats voting in the upcoming special congressional primary. State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) rejected arguments for expanding legalized gambling, asking “Why don’t we just enforce the laws we have on the books?” and contending that most Alabamians favor a lottery but not new casinos, while noting Attorney General Steve Marshall’s recent challenge to unregulated sports prediction markets. Alabama accounts for more than $75 million of a federal fraud crackdown across the Southeast, it involves SNAP benefits, Small Business Administration loans, housing benefits and tax fraud. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.