Iowa groups clash over 5-year casino moratorium

5-year casino moratorium passes in Iowa House, advances in the Senate
Linn County's impending casino pitch is at risk as lawmakers in the Iowa House and Senate advanced a 5-year pause on new licenses.
Iowa House passes casino moratorium that would block Cedar Rapids proposal
The odds of Cedar Rapids finally getting a casino took a hit Thursday when state lawmakers advanced legislation that would prohibit any new casinos in Iowa for at least five years.
Cedar Crossing Casino project odds dwindle as Iowa lawmakers take steps to a moratorium
Iowa lawmakers in both chambers moved quickly to pass a moratorium on new casino constructions before a decision from the Iowa Racing and Gaming commission on February 6.
Iowa house passes 5-year casino license freeze, impacting Cedar Rapids' new casino plans
In a vote of 68 to 31, the Iowa house passed a 5-year moratorium on casino licenses in the state Thursday, just one week before the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commi
Bill halting new Iowa casinos for 5 years advances in House, may thwart Cedar Rapids' plan
A five-year legislative pause on new gaming licenses is one step closer to pumping the breaks on a proposed Cedar Rapids casino.
Iowa House passes five-year casino moratorium as Senate advances companion bill
The Iowa House approved a bill Thursday imposing a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses, setting the stage for a potential halt to casino expansion in the state. The measure, House File 144, passed with a 68-31 vote and, if enacted, would prevent any new casino developments until June 30, 2030.
Iowa statehouse debates 5-year casino moratorium, impacting Cedar Rapids plans
A 5-year casino moratorium bill is moving through the Iowa statehouse Thursday.It would effectively block Cedar Rapids plan to bring a new casino to the area.Th
Iowa lawmakers propose gaming moratorium to thwart new casino in Cedar Rapids
Iowa lawmakers are looking to fast-track a bill halting new gaming licenses, potentially blocking Linn County's third try for a casino.
Casino moratorium clears Iowa House committee
A bill creating a moratorium on new casinos — and skuttle proposed casino in Cedar Rapids — has cleared a House Committee. There was a statehouse hearing on the proposal yesterday, a few hours before the Ways and Means Committee convened last night.
Iowa groups clash over five-year casino moratorium as lawmakers advance contentious bill
House lawmakers advanced a bill that would block Cedar Rapids' plans to build a new casino.Iowa groups from across the state made their case to lawmakers Monday
Iowa House could vote on casino moratorium extension this week
Iowa lawmakers could soon vote on a bill to ban new casinos until 2030. Monday evening, the House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill extending the moratorium, which could thwart a planned Cedar Rapids casino.
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