NYPIRG researcher Bill Mahoney pointed out this evening that language from the 200 - page plus bill for the so - called enabling legislation expand casino gambling in New York that would have blocked political contributions from casino interests seeking to build in New York to candidates was quietly removed. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Political giving by casino interests has exploded in recent years. (nytimes.com)
Not approved, but what was originally proposed, was a ban on casino interests that have submitted licenses to build and operate and some of their employees from giving money to political candidates» campaigns. (nystateofpolitics.com)