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Port Yankton Backers Get Ready for Next Legislative Hearing

Port Yankton Backers Get Ready for Next Legislative Hearing

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The Senate Joint Resolution that would put the Yankton casino amendment on the 2020 ballot will next be heard on the Senate floor. Senators voted 20 to 11 to put the issue on their calendar.
Nick Moser is leading the lobbying effort for Yankton Area Progressive Growth….

Moser says they are trying to work with opponents of the idea..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/nick-moser-215b-1

Moser says they would prefer to move the issue through the legislature…

The debate on the Senate floor has not yet been scheduled.

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