Indiana to Fold on Gambling Bill?

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – As Reported by Journalgazette.com: "Gambling initiatives that have dominated the early days of a legislative special session were pulled from consideration Tuesday
  along with the proposed financial bailout of the convention center and professional sports stadiums in Indianapolis.

House Bill 1002 would have bailed out Indianapolis' debt-ridden Capital Improvement Board, which operates Lucas Oil Stadium and Conseco Fieldhouse.

A Gary lawmaker indicated he would use the bill as a vehicle to move one of Gary's casino licenses, which in turn would help finance a trauma hospital in that city. Other gambling matters, including a voter referendum on gambling in Fort Wayne, were expected to be added as well.

After several hours of testimony Tuesday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Crawford, D-Indianapolis, withdrew the bill - one of only three filed during this special session - from consideration, claiming it had become politicized. But the committee planned to meet again at 11 a.m. today to see whether a compromise could be reached..."