Governor Ted Strickland signed the casino implementation measure this week, but not before pointing out areas of disappointment. Overall, Strickland was enthusiastic about the measure’s ability to facilitate the creation of Ohio jobs and economic opportunity in our communities.
“However, I am disappointed that this bill also creates a new income ... Read More
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Jun2010
Authorization legislation for Ohio’s four new casinos, to be located in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo, cleared the House and Senate in the wee hours of the morning following the midnight constitutional deadline. After hours of deadlock, members were able to reach agreement on the appropriation of half of the ... Read More
June 4, 2010ogadmin
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May2010
As the constitutional deadline approaches, the House and Senate passed separate casino implementation measures with some substantial differences. Although the majority of the provisions within the two bills are similar, the House’s plan includes $200 million in appropriations from the one-time operating fees and language regarding minority contractors, which the ... Read More
May 28, 2010ogadmin
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May2010
Members of the House and Senate began hearings on the new regulations that will oversee the state’s four new casinos as approved by the voters last fall. With a constitutional deadline of June 3, members will need to work fast on reaching consensus in the House and Senate versions, which ... Read More
May 24, 2010ogadmin
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May2010
Unable to reach an agreement, the Ohio House and Senate each released their own version of legislation designed to regulate Ohio’s casinos. Lawmakers will now have until June 3 to pass a single law. The House and Senate agreed on most issues.
Highlights:
Same in both versions:
Anyone under the age of 21 ... Read More
May 18, 2010ogadmin
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May2010
The site of the Columbus casino is moving to the West Side after voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2 in the May primary.
May 12, 2010ogadmin
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May2010
As expected, Council passed legislation intended to provide greater oversight of Internet cafes and sweepstakes parlors in the county’s nine townships. The legislation will require each business to pay a $1,000 annual fee, as well as a $200 fee per machine, to be paid every six months. Businesses will also ... Read More
May 12, 2010ogadmin
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May2010
In a unanimous decision, the Ohio Supreme Court has stated that Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner may proceed in her attempt to identify donors of LetOhioVote.org, the group leading the charge to have slot machines at horse-racing tracks put to a vote. The Court stated Brunner’s issuing of subpoenas was ... Read More
May 3, 2010ogadmin
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Apr2010
Democrats plan to introduce ground rules for Ohio’s four new casinos. Some proposals include not allowing casinos to serve liquor 24 hours a day or to give free alcoholic drinks to players. According to Rep. Todd Beck, surrounding states have similar rules.
Things are heating up in Summit County with regard ... Read More
April 12, 2010ogadmin
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Apr2010
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner’s office has certified petitions filed by LetOhioVote.org to include a referendum on a new law that would authorize installation of video lottery terminals (VLTs) at seven Ohio horse racetracks. VLTs were originally authorized by the General Assembly as part of the state budget at the ... Read More
April 5, 2010ogadmin