The Let Ohio Vote Committee took its first attempts this week to block the use of Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) at Ohio’s seven racetracks by attempting to file a referendum petition with the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, both declined to take the documents. The issue is currently being considered by the Ohio Supreme Court, which has recently set a month-long schedule for parties to file its written arguments regarding the VLT referendum case.

Separately, Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner’s office has certified there are enough valid signatures in order for a casino ballot issue to be placed on the November 3 ballot. The Ohio Jobs and Growth Committee is backing the constitutional amendment that would allow for one casino to be placed in the state’s four largest cities, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo. However, Brunner has also said she will be investigating allegations of wrongdoing related to the validity of some signatures and qualifications of some circulators.