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Districts unsure about trade of slots for new school buildings By GINA KINSLOWGlasgow Daily Times “I don’t necessarily know if this is going to be the answer,” he said. “Tough times call for tough decisions. That would be one way to alleviate that stress.”
He went on to say he has mixed feelings about the bill, and wonders if expanding gambling would cause additional hardships. “That’s why we have our legislators to try to listen to the voices of the people,” he said. “That was a very strategic move on the part of the legislators, because it offers a way to (relieve) the stress. I think most people are convinced education should be a priority. There are several schools across the state we need to do something about.” Rep. James Comer, R-Tompkinsville, who represents Metcalfe County, is opposed to the idea of using money generated from video slot machines to fund the construction of new schools. “I think it’s unfortunate that’s the way the House Democrat leadership has decided to try to get the votes to expand gambling in Kentucky,” he said. “Last year when they tried to pass expanded gaming it was the answer to help the jail situation with all the counties. That is the biggest issue in Kentucky for fiscal courts. Initially that was going to help with that. Then it was going to help with the SEEK formula and with education funding. Then this year it started going to the horse industry to increase purses and now it’s going to build the schools. “No one really knows how much expanded gaming would bring into the state, but they’ve already increased their projections on how much it’s going to bring into the state.” Comer said it is probable that only half of the schools will be built if the expanded gaming bill passes. In the regular session the House passed a bill that included funding for the construction of one school in Metcalfe County, but the measure died in the Senate. “We’re going to get a school for Metcalfe County,” Comer said. “It may not be this special session, but in the very near future we will get a school for Metcalfe County.” Comer said he intends to vote against the expanding gaming bill. 
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