Maine Governor: Let voters decide on gambling
June 8, 2011,from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — Maine Governor Paul LePage has threatened to veto two gambling bills if they wind up on his desk, saying voters, not lawmakers, should have the final say on the matter.
According to a story in the Boston Globe, both bills have received favorable votes in the Maine House so far. A bill to allow racinos in Biddeford and Washington County has won a 94-49 vote of support in the House. The other bill, which would allow a casino with slots in Lewiston, has won a 78-61 endorsement in the House.
Legislative passage of the bills would avoid a statewide referendum and the gambling enterprises could go forward.
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