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Poll: Floridians oppose converting dog tracks into casinos

Published on March 12, 2015 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Staff Reports

A Mason-Dixon poll publicized by the Florida Greyhound Association finds that nearly seven out of 10 Floridians are opposed to turning increasingly out-of-fashion dog racing tracks into casinos — at least without a referendum. “Floridians are sending a loud message to the Legislature; don’t turn greyhound tracks into casinos on your own,” said Jim Blanchard, president of the greyhound welfare group. “So-called ‘decoupling’ would not only subvert the will of voters who have repeatedly rejected casino gaming but would also cost 3,000 Florida…

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Senate unanimously passes greyhound injury reporting bill on opening day

Published on March 3, 2015 in Top Headlines by Ryan Ray

In keeping with the tone set by the Weatherford-Gaetz style of legislative leadership, Senate President Andy Gardiner has seen fit to pass a bill on the first day of Session. SB 2 — or the Vicky Q. Gaetz Racing Greyhound Protection Act, if you will — sponsored by state Sen. Eleanor Sobel of Hollywood was approved by the full Senate Tuesday. “Racing greyhounds are prone to injuries, which can too often lead to horrible pain and premature death,” said Sobel in a statement. “Injury reporting is a…

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