Video lottery terminals message points, 2004?

Message points PUBLIC EDUCATION BRIDGE TO EXCELLENCE - FUNDING - VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS ❖ The Governor’s proposal provides a source of revenue to help fund the historic increases in state school spending planned for the coming four years and stems the flow of Maryland money funding teachers and textbooks in Delaware, West Virginia and soon Pennsylvania ❖ The Governor today demonstrated his commitment to finding solutions and a consensus to enact legislation that meets (the state’s commitment to education excellence ❖ The Governor spent the past year meeting with legislators and citizens about what they consider to be the best way to meet Maryland’s obligation to fimd K-12 education ❖ Governor Ehrlich has signaled his willingness to work with elected officials from across the state to craft a video lottery terminal program in the best interests of the state and the school children of Maryland ❖ The Governor’s proposal also recognizes the growing consensus within Maryland to permit video lottery terminals at non-race track venues ❖ The Governor’s proposal provides a greater share of revenue (50.75%) from video lottery terminals to Maryland than exists in any other state ❖ The Governor’s proposal reinforces his commitment to supporting Maryland’s horse racing industry - a $2 billion industry that employs 20,000 Maryland citizens