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Casino referendum revealed economic divide

9 November 2006

News Brief: The Rhode Island casino referendum split the state and cities along class lines.

One of three gaming measures passes

8 November 2006

Two of the three casino-related issues on ballots Tuesday were rejected by voters.

Harrah's responds to referendum outcome

8 November 2006

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has issued a statement on the outcome of Rhode Island's state ballot referendum Question 1.

Harrah's apologizes for e-mail

6 November 2006

News Brief: The Harrah’s Entertainment has disciplined an ‘overzealous’ staffer for sending an ‘unauthorized’ e-mail on Saturday criticizing Republican candidates opposed to the casino and endorsing Democratic candidates in tomorrow’s election.

Rhode Island parole board opposes casino

6 November 2006

News Brief: The Rhode Island Parole Board, which has never taken a stance on a political issue before, has come out against the proposed West Warwick casino.

R.I. campaigns spending rises

1 November 2006

News Brief: Harrah’s Entertainment is spending nearly $140,000 a day trying to convince voters to amend the state Constitution for its proposed West Warwick casino.

R.I. casino foes rally forces

31 October 2006

News Brief: The anti-casino coalition Save Our State, together with the anti-casino group We the People, held a unity rally in opposition to the proposed Harrah's West Warwick casino last night at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Warwick.

Rhode Island group supports casino

24 October 2006

News Brief: The Rhode Island Minority-Leadership/Legislative Caucus has publicly endorsed passage of Ballot Question 1, a referendum on the proposed Narragansett Indian casino in West Warwick, and urged minority communities in the state to do likewise.

Chief accuses casino foes of lying

20 October 2006

News Brief: The chief sachem of the Narragansetts yesterday accused an anti-casino group of misleading and lying to voters about how often the Rhode Island Constitution has been amended.

West Warwick hold public meeting

18 October 2006

ews Brief: At a West Warwick Town Council hearing last night on its proposed casino host-community agreement with Harrah's Entertainment, resident expressed their concerns about the proposed casino.

Poll: R.I. casino proposal losing support

17 October 2006

ews Brief: The Narragansett Indian casino proposal is trailing by 14 points just three weeks from Election Day, according to a new poll of 402 likely Rhode Island voters, conducted by Fleming & Associates.

Harrah's to give West Warwick $5 million

12 October 2006

News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment will give West Warwick one-time payments totaling $5 million plus up to 2 percent of its revenue after 10 years of operation if a casino wins voter approval, according to a 75-page development agreement released yesterday.

Harrah's keeps pumping money into R.I. campaign

11 October 2006

News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment continues to pump millions of dollars into its push for a Rhode Island casino -- spending $3.2 million last month alone.

Gambling issues scarce on ballots

10 October 2006

Harrah's Entertainment executives hope the electorate in Rhode Island will have gambling on its mind as it heads to the polls next month.

Former R.I. Governor, Chief Thomas clash

10 October 2006

News Brief: It went by in a flash. But what may have been the most telling moment in Channel 10's debate between former Gov. Lincoln Almond and Narragansett Indian Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas came during an exchange over problem gambling.

West Warwick Casino Impact Study Released

4 October 2006

News Brief: West Warwick could handle the public safety needs of the proposed $1 billion casino if the Police Department adds one officer per shift and the Fire Department bulks up training efforts, according to a study released.

Rhode Island Plans Shaken by Buyout Proposal

3 October 2006

News Brief: The Rhode Island casino campaign was shaken yesterday by news of the potential sale of Harrah's Entertainment, the Las Vegas-based company bankrolling the proposed Narragansett Indian casino in West Warwick.

Rhode Island Casino Referendum Opposed

2 October 2006

News Brief: The Newport County Chamber of Commerce has come out against the November referendum that would allow a Harrah's-Narragansett Indian casino in West Warwick.

West Warwick Agreement Deadline Looms

27 September 2006

News Brief: With the Nov. 7 election six weeks away, the clock is ticking for the West Warwick Town Council and Harrah's Entertainment Inc. to craft a host agreement for the proposed casino in West Warwick.

West Warwick Looking for Casino Assessment

26 September 2006

News Brief: With the possibility of a casino opening up next door in West Warwick, city leaders wanted to hire a professional firm to assess the potential impact of Harrah's planned gambling palace on commerce, crime and quality of life in Warwick.

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