Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
Nebraska Casino Proposal Stalls in Committee
(AP)--A proposed ballot measure to allow casino gambling in Nebraska isn't going anywhere this year.
The Legislature's General Affairs Committee opted not to take action on the proposed constitutional amendment. The measure by Sen. Russ Karpisek of Wilber would have put the question on the November ballot.
The measure would have allocated half of the state gambling-tax revenue to property tax relief, 25 percent to K-12 education, 12 percent to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and 12 percent to water projects. One percent would have gone into a state assistance fund for compulsive gamblers.
It also would have required community approval when a casino was proposed.
Nebraska voters last rejected casino gambling in 2004.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
St. Joseph Mo man killed in KS crash
Sunday evening kitchen fires battled in Atchison; one injured
Pole struck Friday; young cyclist struck Saturday in Atchison hit and run
Atchison man arrested following pursuit
Woman arrested after Holton search warrant
Hiawatha USD 415 Supt. announces retirement
Officer bitten during Atchison arrest
Pottawatomie Co Sheriff's Office K9 dies
Packed hearing Thurs for Atchison Co Lake's future
City Commission approves removal of breed-specific dog ban
Longtme Falls City business owner dies
Local judge among 15 seeking Supreme Court vacancy
"Highly anticipated" blackout plates coming to KS
New Jeff Co North leadership hired
New Brown Co Special Education director hired
Falls City Council takes action on vacant properties
County Commission approves bid for new landfill building
LATEST STORIES
Click It or Ticket campaign begins May 18
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Robinson
Pawnee City School Board meets
Johnson-Brock School Board meets
Packed hearing Thurs for Atchison Co Lake's future
Plea entered in Jackson Co child sex case
Doniphan Co to reapply for grant for ADA project
Hiawatha, Ks 66434