Friday, January 08, 2010
Lawmakers Continue To Consider Expanded Gambling
KENTUCKY....
As focus continues on proposals to legalize expanded gambling in Kentucky, Senate President David Williams says he believes voters should have a say in the matter. His measure would require a longstanding proposal to legalize slots at horse tracks or any other such proposal to be ratified by voters in a ballot referendum. The state has, for many years, been betting on horse racing, but hasn't been able to agree on whether or how to legalize slots or other casino-style gambling.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo says he intends to wait at least two weeks before filing legislation to legalize horse-track slots. He says he wants to wait until after Governor Steve Beshear releases his budget proposal on January 19th.
As focus continues on proposals to legalize expanded gambling in Kentucky, Senate President David Williams says he believes voters should have a say in the matter. His measure would require a longstanding proposal to legalize slots at horse tracks or any other such proposal to be ratified by voters in a ballot referendum. The state has, for many years, been betting on horse racing, but hasn't been able to agree on whether or how to legalize slots or other casino-style gambling.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo says he intends to wait at least two weeks before filing legislation to legalize horse-track slots. He says he wants to wait until after Governor Steve Beshear releases his budget proposal on January 19th.
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