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May 30, 2006

Senate panel taking testimony on casino bill

PROVIDENCE -- The Senate Committee on Constitutional and Gaming Issues is hearing testimony this afternoon on a bill that would allow voters to decide whether to change the state Constitution to accommodate a casino in West Warwick.

The Senate committee is expected to hear testimony from a variety of people, including representatives of Donald Trump, who wants to build a resort casino in Johnston.

The bill under review specifically refers to a casino proposed by the Narragansett Indians in conjunction with Harrah's on non-Indian land. The House approved the measure last week.

The Senate panel hearing is expected to stretch into the evening. A vote is possible, but isn't expected today.

-- With reports from Journal staff writer Katherine Gregg

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