• Friday, February 17, 2012
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Indiana Governor to Propose Directing Proceeds of Lottery Lease to Academe

Gov. Mitch Daniels of Indiana is expected to announce a plan tomorrow that would have the state lease out its operation of the Hoosier Lottery and give the proceeds of that transaction to higher-education programs, including funds for scholarships and faculty positions, according to The Indianapolis Star. The article quotes a state legislator as saying that the plan could generate $1-billion for the state but that some lawmakers have misgivings about the Republican governor’s idea.