Cedar Rapids casino plan gets new life as Iowa Senate derails gambling moratorium bill
Despite House support, the Iowa Senate will not consider a 5-year pause on gaming licenses. State regulators may consider Cedar Rapids' casino bid.
Casino moratorium bill stalls in Iowa Senate committee
A proposed five-year casino moratorium hit a roadblock Tuesday in the Iowa Senate after sailing through the House. Sen. Ken Rozenboom, R-Oskaloosa, said Tuesday there is not sufficient support for the moratorium among Senate Republicans and he chose not to debate the bill at a State Government Committee meeting.
Bill On Casino Moratorium Dies In Iowa Senate
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Moratorium on new Iowa casinos fails to pass state Senate
A proposed five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa will not be passed into law, a key legislator said Tuesday.
Casino moratorium dies in Iowa Senate, commission will decide Cedar Crossing’s future
In a move that surprised Cedar Rapids city officials and business leaders, Iowa lawmakers will not block a proposal for a casino in town.
Casino moratorium bill fails in Senate, allowing regulators to move ahead with Cedar Rapids casino
Senate committee members said they did not believe there was enough support from Senate Republicans to advance the bill.
Cedar Rapids Mayor reacts to casino moratorium failing to advance through the Iowa Senate
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