Gambling and marijuana continue to vex the governor and members of the General Assembly.
In the last few years, Virginia has seen the arrival of casinos and online gambling – and even truck stop slot machines. That’s why the governor has a budget amendment to create a new Gaming Commission.
“Given the rapid growth of gaming around Virginia, it is imperative that we establish a consolidated, coordinated, professional oversight,” the governor said when he introduced his budget amendments earlier this week.
That’s an argument that’s familiar to the lawmaker who introduced unsuccessful legislation creating a Gaming Commission – Delegate Paul Krizek, a Democrat from Fairfax County.
