Rhode Island attorney general Patrick C. Lynch says a proposed tribal casino referendum violates the state's constitution.
Lynch, a Democrat, is joining Gov. Donald Carcieri (R) in opposing the vote for the Naragansett Tribe's casino. Although Carcieri vetoed the casino bill, lawmakers are expected to override it.
Lynch and Carcieri cite court decisions which they interpret as barring a "private-run" lottery. They say the courts equate a lottery with a casino.
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(The Providence Journal 7/16)
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Rhode Island attorney general opposes casino vote
Friday, July 16, 2004 More from this date
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