Momentum is building for the extension of gaming after yesterday’s lopsided affirmative vote in the House Regulated Industries Committee. Polling shows a vast majority of Georgians– both rural and urban– want the opportunity to vote on authorizing destination resort casinos, sports betting and local option pari-mutuel horse wagering. Proponents especially point to the economic boost it would bring to various regions– especially since there is a need for sustainable new revenue in light of the current economic crisis. Observers hope the votes are there for House passage of a constitutional amendment authorizing all three. Pressure would then be RISING on the Senate to follow suit.
Fani Willis to skip Senate hearing
Attorneys for Fulton Co. District Attorney Fani Willis say she plans to ignore a pair of subpoenas and skip a scheduled Georgia Senate special committee hearing later today. The move will no doubt enrage GOP lawmakers and set up a courtroom battle, likely in the Georgia Court of Appeals over the legality of Legislature-ordered subpoenas, with Willis’ attorneys arguing they are void because they were issued after the 2024 legislative session. The legal battle leaves Willis and the Georgia Senators investigating her DRIFTING…
