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First, the people.
Next, the elected statehouse officials.
Then, the courts.
Finally, the people, again. Maybe.
That is effectively the chain of command in determining whether one or more proposals that would expand gambling can be considered by voters in the November general election.
Attorney General Jon Bruning previously issued an opinion that said none of the gambling proposals – a three-part program, and one to legalize video keno – could appear on the ballot.
Bruning said they violated a constitutional provision that bars putting the same issues before voters, via referendum or initiative, more than once every three years.
Secretary of State John Gale said Wednesday he agreed with Bruning on the three-part casino thing. He disqualified them. However, Gale said the video keno proposal would appear on the ballot.
The casino crowd, backed by a Las Vegas gaming interest, all but promised a lawsuit.
Those opposing video keno said they might go to court to fight Gale’s decision to put it on the ballot.
There you have it. The people, the politicians, the courts and the people for a second time – depending on what the courts say.
Opponents of casino gambling clearly scored an important, although partial, victory with Gale’s ruling.
Supporters of the casino concept said they would probably be in court by Friday to appeal Gale’s decision.
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