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Bill would fund services for Laurel racetrack backstretch workers during relocation
Summary
Senators heard SB 595, a proposal to provide $500,000 a year for two years to support backstretch workers relocated to Laurel during renovation and racing changes; nonprofits and local advocates described food, housing and social‑service needs.
Sen. Rosa Papp presented SB 595, a bill to provide social‑service funding for backstretch workers affected by the temporary move of racing operations to Laurel. The cross‑file sponsor said the measure would authorize $500,000 per year for two years to support nonprofits that serve backstretch workers.
"Basically what this bill is designed to do is to help the back stretch workers who are being moved into Laurel and during the…
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