Politics & Government
House Passes Casino Bill, But Medford Reps Split
Two out of three Medford State Representatives voted against the bill.
The state house overwhelmingly approved a bill to allow casinos in Massachusetts Thursday morning, but two out of three Medford representatives voted against it.
The bill, which calls for licensing of three resort-style casinos and one slot parlor to Massachusetts overwhelmingly passed through the state House of Representatives Wednesday with a vote of 123-32.
Rep. Paul Donato voted in favor of the bill, while Carl Sciortino and Sean Garaballey, Medford's other two representatives, both voted against the measure.
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The bill is expected to move to the Senate later this month. Medford's State Senator Pat Jehlen has voiced
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