Town Council to Consider Casino Ballot Question

According to published agendas, the Town Council will debate a resolution Tuesday requesting that the General Assembly approve a non-binding referendum asking Johnston voters whether they want casino gambling. Casino gambling remains illegal in Rhode Island, but that could change.

Legislators are considering a constitutional amendment that would allow the Narragansett Indian tribe to operate a casino. Casino developer Donald Trump and his partners recently approached Johnston officials about opening a resort there. Johnston Mayor William Macera has said the General Assembly should

May 13, 2006
Posted By Terry Goodwin
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