FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Legislation that would allow a referendum on a casino in the northern Virginia suburbs of the nation’s capital cleared a hurdle Wednesday when a state Senate committee voted to advance the bill.
Another bill that passed the committee Wednesday would allow Petersburg to hold a referendum on a casino in place of Richmond.
Marsden said allowing a casino in northern Virginia provides geographic diversity and fairness.
Legislative studies have also shown that a northern Virginia casino would generate more tax revenue than anywhere else.
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce supports the bill.
Persons:
Glenn Youngkin, Sen, David Marsden, ” Marsden, Marsden
Organizations:
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