Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments for, against putting gambling on ballot
Boosters and opponents of allowing casino gambling at state horse racing tracks argued their cases Wednesday afternoon before the Nebraska Supreme Court in a televised session.
The court’s seven members — two of whom appeared via an internet link — heard arguments on whether three voter initiatives related to casino gambling should appear on the ballot. Collectively, the initiatives would amend the state constitution to permit, regulate and tax casino gambling at the tracks.
Last month, Secretary of State Bob Evnen rejected the three initiatives, although their backers had gathered enough signatures to place them on the ballot. He said they failed to address a single issue as required by law. He also ruled that their language is confusing to voters.
One of the initiatives, which would use tax receipts to offer relief on property taxes, Evnen described as “logrolling,” or the illegal exchange of political favors.
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