In his weekly radio address, the governor also says Question 1 on the November ballot would merely draw business away from Maine’s two existing casinos in Bangor and Oxford.
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Lofty campaign promises for York County casino are no sure bet
The venue in Oxford created just a quarter of the jobs forecast in 2010, and studies like the one done ahead of November’s ballot measure are meant to persuade.
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Lawmakers make case that Maine’s initiative process is being gamed
As proof, members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee cite the dizzying array of out-of-state and overseas entities with ties to the casino question on the November ballot.
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Holding all the cards, some Maine towns already debating casino
York is a highly unlikely host municipality while others would be more welcoming if state voters back a facility in York County.
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Leading opponent of York County casino says backers offering ‘the same empty promises’
Rep. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, responds to the release by a political action committee of an analysis predicting more jobs and revenues if the casino is approved.
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York County casino backers say project promises millions for Maine
An analysis done for Progress for Maine pegs the economic impact at more than 2,000 jobs, $64.4 million in new household earnings and at least $45 million in annual tax revenue.
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York County casino backers launch campaign for November vote
A new website shows a possible gambling facility called the Vactionland Resort and Events Center, although state officials continue to probe the campaign’s financial backers.
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Legislature clears path for York County casino referendum
However, the controversial ballot initiative backed by more than $4 million in contributions is still under scrutiny for its compliance with campaign finance laws.
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Lawyers refuse subpoenas after state ethics panel votes to investigate casino campaign
The commission will investigate the finances of the campaign to build a casino in York County, but attorneys for its backers refuse to accept the subpoenas.
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Ethics commission staff calls for probe of casino referendum campaign
The investigation would heighten scrutiny of a secretive campaign that ranks among Maine’s most expensive ballot initiatives.