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Proposed gambling measure wouldn't assist state budget - 2004-01-17
A proposed ballot measure that could expand casino gambling in California would produce at least $1 billion a year, but none of that would go to assist in closing the state's huge budget deficit, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office.

The initiative aimed for the November ballot requests that all of the state's Indian casinos to hand over 25 percent of their gross winnings to the state.
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Pawlenty accepts stadium proposals, but refuses to tap general fund money - 2004-01-17
The flood of proposals for Twins or Vikings stadiums was a "terrific" display of entrepreneurial spirit, Gov. Tim Pawlenty stated Friday, but he once again laid down the law in opposition of any plan that nees to spend the state's general fund.

Proposals in the works feature a "racino" at Canterbury Downs in Shakopee and a state casino at the Mall of America in Bloomington.
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