Friday, February 12, 2010
Opponents Reject Slots Compromise
KENTUCKY....
House Speaker Greg Stumbo has offered a slots compromise for local-option votes on slot machines at racetracks, but opponents quickly rejected the idea. Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) has filed competing legislation for a constitutional amendment to expand gambling and says Stumbo's proposal isn’t a viable compromise. Thayer says the proposal bypasses the constitution and the desire of 85% of the commonwealth’s citizens who want to vote on the issue. Stumbo says lawmakers need to find a middle ground.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo has offered a slots compromise for local-option votes on slot machines at racetracks, but opponents quickly rejected the idea. Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) has filed competing legislation for a constitutional amendment to expand gambling and says Stumbo's proposal isn’t a viable compromise. Thayer says the proposal bypasses the constitution and the desire of 85% of the commonwealth’s citizens who want to vote on the issue. Stumbo says lawmakers need to find a middle ground.
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