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January 19, 2006

Narragansett Tribe circulates casino proposal

The Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island is proposing to amend the state constitution to allow a "privately owned and operated" casino.

The tribe wants the proposal put on the November ballot. According to The Providence Journal, it reads:

"Approval of this amendment to the state Constitution will authorize a casino gaming facility in the town of West Warwick, to be privately owned and operated in association with the Narragansett Indian Tribe, with tax proceeds from the casino being dedicated to property-tax relief for Rhode Island citizens, and will permit future privately owned and operated casino gaming facilities in this state only upon further vote of the people."

The amendment itself would lock in a tax rate for gaming proceeds. The money would be used for "property tax relief."

Prior attempts by the tribe to put the casino on the ballot were rejected by the state Supreme Court.

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