Ohio's Gambling Foes Speak To About Slots Proposal
Ohio Governor Bob Taft and US Senator George Voinovich have talked with state higher education officials about a plan to pay for college scholarships with slot machines. The two politicians have been outspoken opponents of casino gambling. Taft has asked the Ohio Board of Regents to study the proposal, which will go before voters November Seventh. Slots would be allowed at racetracks, and scholarships would get 30 percent of the proceeds. The regents oversee state spending on colleges and would be in charge of distributing the scholarship money. Voinovich helped lead successful campaigns to keep casinos out of Ohio. His spokesman says Voinovich has no comment on his discussions with the regents.
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