Ethics reform focus in Raleigh sharpens (Video Poker)
Ethics reform focus in Raleigh sharpens
Asheville Citizen-Times - Scandals that have surrounded House Speaker Jim Black for months appear to be having an effect in moving forward ethics reform efforts in North Carolina. The speaker has faced allegations of campaign irregularities and ethical misconduct. In March, a
Easley outlines tougher ethics laws
Charlotte Observer - RALEIGH - The ethics reform movement in state government ratcheted up Wednesday as Gov. Mike Easley rolled out his proposed revamping of the rules of conduct, and the House of Representatives passed their version. The momentum for reform on two
SPECIAL REPORT | TRIBAL GAMING: Casinos’ neighbors: Give us our fair
Detroit Free Press - When Michigan approved Indian-run casinos in 1993, the tribes agreed to turn over a portion of their profits to neighboring communities to offset the traffic, crime and other expenses gambling can bring. So why did one tribe use $700,000 of this
Senate Committee Approves Video Poker Ban
WRAL - RALEIGH, N.C. — A Senate committee quickly and unanimously approved a ban on video poker Wednesday, preparing the chamber to outlaw the industry for the fifth time since 2000. Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand, D-Cumberland, said the bill, which
N.C. Ethics Panel’s Head Wants Scrutiny Of All Three Branches
WRAL - RALEIGH, N.C. — The state Board of Ethics should monitor all three branches of government, not just the state’s top executives, according to a recommendation Thursday from the head of the panel. The suggestion by retired Judge Robert Farmer runs
Consultant: Video poker means NC jobs
WIS-TV - (Raleigh, NC-AP) May 17, 2006 - Legal video poker machines in North Carolina directly contribute more than $100 million to the economy. That’s according to a consulting firm hired by the gaming industry. The industry hopes the report will persuade
Video Poker Owner Says He Knew Of Illegal Payments
WRAL - FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The owner of a video game provider accused of operating illegal games says in an affidavit that he knew some of his clients were paying illegal cash prizes, but he preferred not to know what they were doing. Michael Waguespack
Going for broke
Connellsville Daily Courier - Duffy Conley parked in front of a red brick church in downtown Carnegie one January morning, but he wasn’t there to pray. The former kingpin of an illegal video poker empire in Pittsburgh was headed to his rented office at Citadel Financial, housed
Video Poker Bill Pulled Back By N.C. Senate To Check Amendment
WRAL - RALEIGH, N.C. — The state Senate pulled back a bill Monday approved last week that would ban video poker statewide after some members questioned whether it would permit more types of gambling at the Cherokee casino. Senators agreed unanimously to
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