A Virginia lawmaker believes the Commonwealth should join neighboring states Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia in building fully operational casinos. As Virginia Public Radio’s Tommie McNeil reports, she believes this will not only help fix the state’s budget problems, but bring much-needed relief to the region which she represents.
VA Lawmaker Makes Pitch for Casinos
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