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Senate president proposes slot-machine ballot issue

Source: The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus : OH : USA | 5 months ago

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Harris today officially proposed an electronic slot machines issue for the November ballot that would open up licenses for the machines to the highest bidders. Harris, R-Ashland, today sent a letter to Gov. Ted Strickland, urging him to find common ground. "I would even venture to say...

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