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More casino money headed to Conn. towns
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2002 Leaders of municipalities in southeastern Connecticut are praising Gov. John Rowland (R) for moving to increase their share of money taken in from two tribal casinos. Rowland wants to give each of five towns and cities $500,000, double the amount they receive now. The money comes from the Mohegan-Pequot Fund, to which the tribes contribute 25 percent of their slot machine revenues every month. The municipalities affected are North Stonington, Ledyard, Preston, Montville and Norwich. They are most impacted by casinos owned by the Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. But due to a state formula on how the casino funds are distributed, they don't receive as much money as other communities. Rowland's proposal, which is part of his new budget, has to be approved by the state Legislature. Get the Story:
Rowland seeks aid for towns (The Norwich Bulletin 1/25)
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