Early Racino Vote Is Possible June Ballot Eyed, If Petition Valid

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AUGUSTA - If the Passamaquoddy Tribe's petition signatures for a Washington County racino are validated by the Maine Secretary of State's Office, Democratic leaders conceded Tuesday it was possible the Legislature might simply enact the bill and schedule a statewide vote for June.

In other tribal racino developments Tuesday, the Maine Senate chose not to reconsider a negative vote that would have launched alternative legislation for the racino. The House approved the proposal last month and the order that would have initiated the process for a new racino bill is expected to die between the two legislative bodies today.

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Early Racino Vote Is Possible June Ballot Eyed, If Petition Valid

Senate Republican leader Paul Davis of Sangerville had voted with the majority in the Senate last Thursday when the order was defeated by a single vote. He requested the b...

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