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U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, U.S. Rep. Susan Wild and a group of Labor Department traveled across the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday to meet with business, labor and local leaders to discuss and promote the American Jobs Plan.
A casino proposal from Golden Nugget was one of three bids that the City of Richmond, Va., rejected in March. Now, the casino company is threatening legal action against the Virginia capital.
Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta speaks during a meeting with restaurant industry executives at the White House last year. His casino unit is considering a lawsuit against Richmond, Va. (Image: AP)
In late March, Richmond Mayor Levar Stone’s office announced that three of the six casino bids for the city’s lone gaming permit had been rejected. Along with Golden Nugget, pitches from Virginia’s Pamunkey Indian Tribe and Wind Creek Hospitality were no longer being considered.
The Alabama House of Representatives chamber floor is in session above. The state lawmakers had a busy legislative day yesterday, but could not come to an agreement on the possible expansion of casino gambling and legalization of a lottery. (Image:
AL.com)
Senate Bill 319 passed the Alabama Senate last month by a 23-9 vote. But the gaming expansion package has been met with much more controversy in the state’s lower legislative chamber.
Last night, House representatives engaged in a fierce debate. Republicans accused Democrats of trying to add last-minute changes to the lottery and gaming measure. Democrats charged Republicans with introducing a lottery-only statute without their knowledge or input before it arrived on the floor.