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Rota delegation defends $155,000 casino funding after governor signs bill into law
Summary
The Rota Legislative Delegation on Jan. 8 welcomed Governor Arnold Palacios’s signing of House Local Bill 23-61, which allocates $155,000 for the Rota Casino Gaming operation, and responded to a commission letter that urged a veto by asserting the delegation’s authority and adding safeguards for fund custody and commissioner payments.
The Rota Legislative Delegation on Jan. 8 welcomed Governor Arnold Palacios’s signing of House Local Bill 23-61 and said the $155,000 appropriation will support the continued operation of the Rota Casino Gaming.
Representative Ogo praised the governor’s action, saying, “I just would like to give appreciation and gratitude to Governor Arnold Palacios for signing this into law, House Local Bill 23‑61 draft 2 to appropriate the $155,000 for the continued operation of the Rota Casino Gaming.”
The signing prompted discussion after the delegation said it had received a letter from the Rota Casino Gaming Commission (RCGC) urging a veto. Senator Dennis Mendiola, floor leader, asked for patience from the commission as the delegation and commissioners work together on policy changes. Chairman…
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