A new proposal to legalize sports gambling from a prominent state Republican senator is a sign that lawmakers will be wrestling with the issue anew in the upcoming legislative session.
Sen. Jeremy Miller, R-Winona, said Wednesday that he’s attempting to satisfy all involved: the state’s Indian tribes, the professional sports teams and the two horse-racing tracks. “I believe this type of proposal could get the bipartisan support it needs in the Legislature to pass,” Miller said in an interview.
He intends to introduce a bill detailing his proposal on the first day of session Feb. 12. Extensive public and private debate on various options are likely, as initial reaction to Miller’s plan was tempered.
