Both Republican House Speaker Tim Moore and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper are ready to move forward on the state budget without casinos in it.
The Senate wants to include casinos in the state spending plan, and Moore said casinos are “the only thing holding up the budget.” House Republicans met for several hours on Monday, until after 8 p.m., Moore told reporters on Tuesday morning. He said there are 30 House Republicans who will not vote for a budget that includes legalizing up to four new casinos as well as video lottery terminals in other locations.
