“I am very disappointed that the Workgroup to Consider Gaming Expansion was not able reach consensus on expanding gaming today.  Fortunately, there is still time for them come to an agreement and not leave 4,000 jobs and over $200 million in additional revenue for the Maryland Education Trust Fund on the table.  I firmly believe that this important issue must be decided by the people of Maryland and the workgroup should give them an opportunity to weigh in.    

This was about creating jobs and opportunity for our citizens in a time when good jobs are hard to find.  I strongly encourage the Governor, Senate President and the Speaker to step in and ask the workgroup to hammer out an agreement.  The people of Maryland deserve a voice in this, and today’s events appear to have put their chance to be included in jeopardy.”