Virginia House panel casts Tysons casino bill

Virginia House panel casts Tysons casino bill aside
A House subcommittee ‘passed by’ the casino bill at its last scheduled meeting of the session. But at least in theory, the bill could come back to life.
Bill to open casino in Tysons dies in subcommittee
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Virginia lawmakers halt efforts for controversial casino in Tysons
The bill to authorize the creation of a casino in Fairfax County was effectively halted for the regular session in the Virginia House.
Virginia lawmakers kill casino bill targeting Tysons, Virginia area
Most Virginia lawmakers voted Wednesday to kill a bill that would bring a casino to the Tyson, Virgnia area. The bill, introduced by Sen. Scott Surovell (D – District 34) this week, adds Fairfax County to the list of localities eligible to host a casino.
Despite Critics Tysons Casino Bill Faces Another Vote In Legislature
Two NoVA lawmakers in recent days criticized the Tysons casino bill for its lack of local support and the absence of state gaming oversight.
Controversial Tysons casino bill passes Virginia Senate
The proposal to build a Las Vegas-style gaming casino and entertainment district in Fairfax County passed the Virginia Senate Tuesday, a big step toward becoming a reality. The bill, which moves along to the House of Delegates,
Virginia Senate comfortably approves controversial Tysons casino bill
A controversial Tysons casino bill cleared the state Senate by a healthy margin, with majorities of both Democrats and Republicans.
Controversial Tysons casino bill on hold
In a subcommittee meeting Wednesday, Virginia leaders in Richmond decided to pass on the proposed Tysons casino project coming to Fairfax County — just for the day.
Tysons, Virginia casino bill likely dying in committee
The state senator from Tysons had said he received more than 1,000 constituent calls opposing the bill.
Tysons casino bill likely off the table after state House committee vote
Three senate Democrats and one Republican had sponsored the law, which ended up passing 24-16 in that chamber of the Virginia General Assembly.
Where else could a casino go in Tysons? Here's one possibility.
It’s not difficult to imagine that Lerner is looking for something new — say, a big entertainment use, like a casino — to ...
On the stalled push for a Fairfax Co. casino, county leader says, ‘I think it will come up again’
A push for a casino in Tysons has stalled in Virginia’s General Assembly, but Jeff McKay, chairman of Fairfax County’s Board ...
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House tables push to add Fairfax to eligible casinos list in Virginia
A controversial bill to potentially develop a casino and entertainment complex in Tysons Corner died on Wednesday after House ...
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Tysons casino plan divides Fairfax lawmakers as bill moves forward
Fairfax County voters are one step closer to deciding whether to bring a gaming and entertainment complex to Tysons corner ...
Comstock CEO Chris Clemente sounds off on Tysons casino bill death
Chris Clemente, CEO of Reston-based Comstock Holding Cos. Inc. (NASDAQ: CHCI), which backed the bill and had proposed a massive casino-anchored mixed-use development at the Spring Hill Metro station, ...