"Vote Yes on Propositions 94, 95, 96 and 97. The Indian gaming compacts that have already been negotiated and approved by the California Legislature and signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will pump billions into the state and the local economy, creating jobs and improving tourism in the valley.

The compacts, now on the Feb. 5 ballot as referenda, were put there by racetracks that want their own slot machines, smaller gaming tribes that fear the competition, and labor unions aiming to organize casinos.

Considering the opposition, voters should know that helping them by sinking the compacts could mean the loss of billions to state coffers that would help balance the budget and pay for services without raising taxes. A "no" vote also could jeopardize $1 billion in tourism and about 2,000 future local jobs."

Get the Story:
Editorial: Propositions 94-97 will generate needed funds (The Palm Springs Desert Sun 1/29)

Other Opinions:
Our recommendations: YES on Props 91, 93 and NO on 92, 94-97 (The Morgan Hill Times 1/29)
Editorial: A bad roll of the dice (The Stockton Record 1/29)
Daniel Weintraub: How to decide on the Indian gambling measures (The Sacramento Bee 1/29)
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Cheryl Schmit: Numerous factors add up to a no vote here (The Palm Springs Desert Sun 1/28)
Alan Wayne Barcelona: Critical revenue will be the net result (The Palm Springs Desert Sun 1/28)