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Tribal corporation secures victory in gaming initiative dispute
Friday, September 11, 2020
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A decision by the Nebraska Supreme Court on Thursday approving three related gaming initiatives will pave the way for casino gambling at racetracks if approved by voters in November.
The 4-3 ruling overturned an August 25 determination made by Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen, who refused to allow the three gaming initiatives to be included on the general election ballot, despite the initiatives’ supporters gaining enough signatures to add them to the ballot.
“We’re very pleased with the court’s decision and that Nebraskans will have the opportunity to vote FOR on all three ballot initiatives,” said Lynne McNally, secretary/treasurer for Keep the Money in Nebraska, the organization sponsoring the measures. “This is more than a win for the initiatives; it’s a win for Nebraska’s referendum process.”
Ho-Chunk Inc., the economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe, partnered with the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and Omaha Exposition and Racing to support Keep the Money in Nebraska.
Anyone who is at all interested in the casino petition, or the initiative process in the State of Nebraska, owes a huge…
Posted by Lynne McNally on Thursday, September 10, 2020
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