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Municipalities fight over Meadows' millions9 April 2008PENNSYLVANIA -- As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "The slot machines ringing at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino are bringing millions of new dollars for projects in Washington County, but they've also sparked government squabbling reminiscent of dysfunctional siblings lusting after a deceased parent's estate. "At the Somerset Township Municipal Building tomorrow night, state legislators from Washington County will hold the third of four planned meetings on the thorny issues surrounding distribution of slots revenue. "Officials in some municipalities have sniped at the prior hearings that the process of allocating an initial $8 million has been unfair and secretive, shutting them out of a deserving share. "...As the casino's host municipality, North Strabane also receives a base amount of at least $2.1 million a year from slots, based on half of the size of its 2004 budget. "North Strabane has flexibility in how it uses its grant, but not so other municipalities. They must get backing from the county or the development authorities within the county for any projects they want to have funded. They also must meet criteria of promoting job creation or training, economic development, or improving quality of life..." |