Win, Place or Slots: Racing Proponents and Campaign Contributions in Michigan


 

Publication Date: January 2004

Publisher: National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.)

Author(s): Denise Roth Barber

Research Area: Politics; Social conditions

Type: Report

Coverage: Michigan

Abstract:

Backers of proposals to place slot machines at horse-racing tracks in Michigan began their push long before the Legislature convened, giving more than $400,000 to winning legislative and statewide candidates who would be in a position to act on the legislation.