As expected, Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri (R) vetoed a bill to put the Narragansett Tribe's casino before voters this November.
Carcieri sent a veto message criticizing the proposal the House and Senate passed. He claims a casino will hurt state revenues from existing gaming facilities and will not provide economic opportunity.
Lawmakers say they have enough votes to override the veto. Carcieri suggested he may challenge the referendum in court if that happens.
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Carcieri vetoes bill setting casino vote
(The Providence Journal 7/2)
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