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Kinder Sponsoring Bill to Prevent Keno

The top republican in the Senate is sponsoring a bill that would stop Governor Holden's plans to bring keno to Missouri.

Christopher Shields has more from Jefferson City.

Senate President Pro Tem Peter Kinder is sponsering a bill that would prevent any new gaming in Missouri.

The bill conflicts with a call from Governor Holden to bring keno to Missouri to fund education.

Kinder says it should be up to the legislature to approve any new gaming.

The Governor's spokesperson says he doesn't have enough information to comment.

From the State Capitol, Christopher Shields

Missouri's Democratic Governor wants a new lottery game to fund education, but the Senate's top Republican has a bill to prevent it.

Christopher Shields has more from the State Capitol.

Senate President Pro Tem Peter Kinder is sponsering a bill that would stop keno and any other new game from coming to the state without voter approval. This is contrary to a proposal from Governor Holden.

Kinder says keno would be a big change for the state.

The Governor's spokesperson said he doesn't have enough information on the bill to comment.

The bill awaiting a committee vote.

From Jefferson City, Christopher Shields

Missouri's Democratic Governor wants a new lottery game to fund education, but the Senate's top Republican is pushing a bill through committee to prevent it.

I'm Christopher Shields for Missouri Capitol Caucus.

Senate President Pro Tem Peter Kinder is sponsoring a bill that would prevent any new gaming in Missouri without voter approval.

The bill conflicts with a call from Governor Holden in his State of the State address to bring keno to Missouri as a way to fund K through twelve education.

Kinder says the state has become too dependent on gambling.

Kinder went on to say the game would be a big change for the state.

Governor Holden's spokesman says he doesn't have enough information on the bill to comment.

The bill is awaiting a vote by the Senate Pensions and General Laws Committee.

From Jefferson City, I'm Christopher Shields.