After the Virginia State Senate’s Finance and Appropriations Committee cracked the gambling bill in February 2023, the officials of the city of Petersburg have officially referred to the Virginia General Assembly hoping to pass the amended bill that would allow a referendum on casino development. As The Progress Index reports, the city will have a support of influential lawmakers and the aid of other legislation available for negotiations during the 2024 General Assembly session.
Senate Bill 628:
According to the source, Senate Bill 628 amends casino host city requirements in a way that would make Petersburg fit for the casino approval. In addition to the population, tax exemption, and poverty rate requirements, the legislation reportedly …