Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Governor Steve Beshear Puts Casino "Push" On Hold
Kentucky has a long tradition of wagering at horse tracks, but, as of now, the Constitution forbids casinos. Governor Beshear is pushing a proposed constitutional amendment to allow them, but, he says his proposal is on hold.
The Governor says it will have to wait until the House comes up with an agreement on the state budget. He hopes to revive the casino issue by early next week.
He also says, despite opposition from Democrat House legislators, he is standing by his proposal to boost the state's cigarette tax to $1.00 per pack...making it a seventy cents hike.
The Governor says it will have to wait until the House comes up with an agreement on the state budget. He hopes to revive the casino issue by early next week.
He also says, despite opposition from Democrat House legislators, he is standing by his proposal to boost the state's cigarette tax to $1.00 per pack...making it a seventy cents hike.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 4:20 AM 
