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Mass. lawmaker pushing for casinos

BOSTON, Massachusetts -- As reported by the Boston Herald: "A top Beacon Hill lawmaker is hoping two resort-style casinos could bail out the struggling Turnpike Authority and possibly avoid a toll hike by developing one of the cash cows on state-owned land.

"Sen. Michael Morrissey (D-Quincy) will file a casino bill today as Gov. Deval Patrick and other legislators floated alternatives to the controversial Pike toll hike.

"'If we signed a long-term lease. that would bring money that the Turnpike desperately needs,' said Morrissey about one of the proposed casinos, which under his legislation would be developed on Pike-owned land in Warren.

"Patrick has said he doesn't know if he will refile his controversial casino legislation after House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi effectively croaked his plan last year.

"Rep. Martin Walsh (D-Boston) signed onto yet another bill being filed today, similar to Patrick's, that would legalize three casinos with revenues going to local aid and substance abuse programs..."

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