Legislators
Find Alternative to Casino Funding
As reported by the California
Press-Enterprise: "Inland legislators announced
Thursday they have found a way to restore $20 million
in Indian-casino revenue that Gov. Schwarzenegger
took away from local governments last month.
"Schwarzenegger refused to distribute
the money to local governments, saying counties
had failed to file paperwork showing how they spent
money from the tribal-gaming account last year.
However, several state agencies verified that counties
had turned in their paperwork but the governor's
office didn't check with those agencies.
"State Sen. Jim Battin, R-La Quinta, said
he hopes his new bill will clear up any confusion
about where the reports are supposed to be filed
-- and get the money out quickly to the local governments.
"…A spokesman for the governor said
Schwarzenegger will consider the bill, but is concerned
about making sure local governments account for
how they will spend the money…"
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