Casinos and Slot Machines

Expansion of legalized gambling has come before the House in some form in each of the three sessions that I have been there. On balance, I feel that any such expansion would be an economic and social detriment to Massachusetts.

What's New

 

Testimony and Letters

Ten Reasons I Voted Against the Massachusetts Casino Bill Boston Magazine Blog 9/27/2011

Denise's testimony at public hearing on expanded gambling You Tube October 2009

In the News

Gambling amendments target Mass. jobs, immigration status Fall River Herald News 9/13/2011

Gaming critics push for analysis of Mass. casinos Houston Chronicle 9/12/2011

Casinos: Majority of Somerville Reps Against Them Somerville Patch 9/9/2011

Mass house of Representatives votes on gambling and casinos Mass Independents 4/14/10

Kathleen Norbut speaks at statehouse hearing (sponsored by Denise) Springfield Republican 2/25/10

Sides make their pitches at gambling forum Boston Globe 10/6/09

Roll Call vote on Gov. Patrick's Casino Bill Examiner Boston 3/21/08

Patrick, Casinos hammered in State House meeting Somerville Journal 3/19/08

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