Iowa groups clash over 5-year casino moratorium

Bill halting new Iowa casinos for 5 years advances in House, may thwart Cedar Rapids' plan
A five-year legislative pause on new gaming licenses is one step closer to pumping the breaks on a proposed Cedar Rapids casino.
Casino moratorium bill advances through Iowa House committee
A bill to establish a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses advanced through an Iowa House subcommittee and the Iowa House Ways and Means Committee on Monday.
Casino moratorium clears Iowa House committee
A bill creating a moratorium on new casinos — and skuttle proposed casino in Cedar Rapids — has cleared a House Committee. There was a statehouse hearing on the proposal yesterday, a few hours before the Ways and Means Committee convened last night.
Iowa lawmakers propose gaming moratorium to thwart new casino in Cedar Rapids
Iowa lawmakers are looking to fast-track a bill halting new gaming licenses, potentially blocking Linn County's third try for a casino.
Iowa House lawmakers advance 5-year casino moratorium
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission set to meet on February 6, 2025 to make a decision on a license for Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center. Some Iowa House lawmakers are trying to pass a casino moratorium before a license decision is made.
House lawmakers advance 5-year casino moratorium
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission set to meet on February 6, 2025 to make a decision on a license for Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center. Some Iowa House
Iowa lawmakers fast-track casino moratorium bill
House lawmakers are moving quickly on the proposed casino moratorium, passing the measure through a subcommittee meeting Monday with plans to consider it at a full Ways and Means Committee meeting later the same day.
Iowa groups clash over five-year casino moratorium as lawmakers advance contentious bill
House lawmakers advanced a bill that would block Cedar Rapids' plans to build a new casino.Iowa groups from across the state made their case to lawmakers Monday
Iowa House could vote on casino moratorium extension this week
Iowa lawmakers could soon vote on a bill to ban new casinos until 2030. Monday evening, the House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill extending the moratorium, which could thwart a planned Cedar Rapids casino.
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