INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Gov. Mitch Daniels says he won't make a
renewed pitch in the upcoming legislative session for his proposal
to privatize the Hoosier Lottery, saying lawmakers will be too busy
considering property tax reforms.
During the last session, Daniels proposed leasing the lottery to
a private operator and said one company was willing to pay $1
billion plus $200 million in annual payments for the 30-year lease.
The money it generated would have gone toward a life sciences
fund and a scholarship program for college students who stay
in-state after graduating.
A version of his plan passed the Republican-dominated Senate.
But he withdrew the proposal days before the session ended in April
after it stalled in the Democratic-controlled House.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
What are your thoughts CLICK HERE to leave us a "Your2Cents” comment.
TextCaster alerts from Indiana's NewsCenter are your defining source for instant information delivered right to your cell phone and email. It's free, easy and instant. Sign-Up Now!
Powered by Summit City Chevrolet
© Copyright 2013 A Granite Broadcasting Station. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Textcaster
Facebook
Twitter