Category Archives: Casinos
How much money could casinos bring to Mass.?
BY MOLLY CONNORS AND VICTORIA KLARFELD BOSTON – There is no mystery why – with Massachusetts facing another multimillion-dollar budget gap – the promise of legalized gambling is enjoying fresh support in the Legislature. Both Senate President Therese Murray and … Continue reading
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Sure bet or fool’s gold: State hearing airs casino views
BY BRITTANY ABERY AND JUSTIN MEISINGER FOR THE DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE BOSTON – Bob Gaudette, a western Massachusetts worker who hasn’t had a job for nine months, says he’s not alone in an economy devoid of construction jobs. “You’ve got … Continue reading
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State committee hears both sides of casino issue
BY JEN JUDSON FOR THE METROWEST DAILY NEWS BOSTON – Proponents and opponents of casino gambling crammed into a State House auditorium yesterday to renew debate on an issue that has gained new life in the Legislature since last year … Continue reading
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VIDEO: Massachusetts Statehouse Casino Hearing
Supporters and detractors testify about casino legislation in Massachusetts.
Filed under Brittany Abery, Casinos, Justin Meisinger
United front on casinos: Western Massachusetts legislators say if there are any, one goes here
BY BRITTANY ABERY AND JUSTIN MEISINGER FOR THE DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE BOSTON – Casinos are big business – and local lawmakers are taking steps to ensure some of that business comes to western Massachusetts. Last Friday, 10 western Massachusetts legislators … Continue reading
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