Gambling Trade Lobbyists Splurge in Rhode Island - 2004-03-18
Not a single vote has yet been obtained this legislative session over gambling, but interested parties have already opened their checkbooks, purchasing billboards, radio and newspaper ads and mailing information to legislators and business officials.
In the first two months of this year, groups have squandered over $165,000 to get their message out, a hint of what may be spent if a question regarding permitting a casino in the state makes it to November's ballot.
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