http://wfpl.org en http://wfpl.org/post/indiana-legislative-committee-approves-casino-bill <p></p><p>A bill aimed at helping Indiana’s casinos compete with new facilities popping up in neighboring states has cleared a state legislative committee.</p><p>The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 8-4 today to advance the measure.</p><p>Among other things, the bill would lower taxes on all casinos, allow riverboat casinos to move their operations inland, and permit live table games at two Indianapolis-area horse tracks.</p><p>Panel chairman Sen. Luke Kenley says lawmakers should act to help the industry, which is up against increasing competition.</p> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:11:16 +0000 Rick Howlett 4001 at http://wfpl.org Indiana Legislative Committee Approves Casino Bill