Massachusetts governor opposes gambling bill
BOSTON (AP) -- House and Senate leaders have agreed on a bill to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts -- drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick, who said he can't sign the legislation.
Massachusetts governor opposes gambling billMassachusetts’ decision on gambling weighs heavily in NH
At week’s end, it looked as if the Massachusetts Legislature and Gov. Deval Patrick were finally going to get their act together and embrace legislation to legalize three casinos and at least one racetrack slot machine parlor. Whatever comes out of this weekend’s negotiations, never underestimate the power of greed to keep any deal from actually becoming law. The forces against expanded gambling ...
Massachusetts’ decision on gambling weighs heavily in NHMass. lawmakers back sales tax holiday weekend
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts shoppers appear on the verge of a tax-free holiday shopping weekend.
Mass. lawmakers back sales tax holiday weekendMass. lawmakers give initial OK to 3 casino, 2 slot parlor bill; Gov. Patrick opposed
BOSTON - The Massachusetts legislature gave initial approval Saturday to a casino bill that would create the most sweeping expansion of gambling in the state in four decades, even as Gov. Deval Patrick vowed not to sign the measure.
Mass. lawmakers give initial OK to 3 casino, 2 slot parlor bill; Gov. Patrick opposed