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The petition drive for a proposed amendment to allow casinos in three Ohio cities continues after a judge barred signature collectors from misrepresenting the effect of the amendment. The leader of the ballot initiative petition drive has vowed to reinforce proper signature gathering instructions with its circulators.
The Ohio Attorney General has accepted the ballot summary language for an initiative that would allow casinos in four of the state’s largest cities. The proponents original language was rejected on March 23. The petition must now go before the Ohio Ballot Board to determine if it is considered a single amendment.
A proposed ballot initiaive to allow casino gaming in four Ohio cities would tax profits at 33 percent, relatively low compared to neighboring states. Ballot language is currently pending approval before the attorney general.
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment to allow casinos in four Ohio cities have submitted their ballot proposal to the Attorney General and are awaiting approval. Once approved, supporters will have until July 1 of this year to collect just over 400,000 signatures.
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