Kathleen Conley Norbut (above left), the Rev. Jack Johnson, and Kelly Marcimo spoke out at the State House yesterday against legislation that would allow casinos in Massachusetts. Meanwhile, members of some labor unions (below) rallied in support of the measure.
(Photos By Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff)
DeLeo puts last touches on his slots, casinos bill
Looks to add jobs, save racetracks
Kathleen Conley Norbut (above left), the Rev. Jack Johnson, and Kelly Marcimo spoke out at the State House yesterday against legislation that would allow casinos in Massachusetts. Meanwhile, members of some labor unions (below) rallied in support of the measure.
(Photos By Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff)
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo today will unveil a long-awaited bill to license two resort-style casinos in Massachusetts and slot machines at the state’s four struggling racetracks, a plan House leaders believe would create as many as 15,000 jobs. (Full article: 882 words)
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