Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing through new legislation to authorize a casino for the Narragansett Tribe.

The legislation was drafted in response to Republican Gov. Donald Carcieri's threat to take the issue to the courts. Carcieri says the state constitution doesn't allow privately-owned casinos.

So lawmakers are proposing to change the constitution to allow the tribe to partner with Harrah's Entertainment for the casino. A hearing has been scheduled on Friday only house before lawmakers are being asked to vote on it.

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Casino hearing Friday (Journal Register News Service 7/22)