Tysons casino plan divides Fairfax lawmakers

Tysons casino plan moves forward, community wants answers
A controversial plan to put a casino in the Tysons neighborhood is moving forward, at least for now. Even so, a grassroots group says the community has yet to hear details on the financial benefits of opening a casino there.
Tysons Casino Bill Advances: What To Know
Members of the Virginia Senate voted to advance the controversial Tysons casino referendum bill for consideration by the House of Delegates.
Tysons casino plan divides Fairfax lawmakers as bill moves forward
Fairfax County voters are one step closer to deciding whether to bring a gaming and entertainment complex to Tysons Corner after the Virginia Senate approved legislation on Tuesday. The bill, which passed 24-16,
Tysons casino proposal passes in Virginia Senate
A controversial casino in Tyson's is one step closer to becoming reality after the Virginia Senate approved the proposal on Tuesday.
Controversial Tysons casino bill clears Virginia Senate committee
A Virginia Senate committee voted Wednesday in favor of moving the Tysons casino bill forward. The committee voted 9-3 in favor of the casino, with Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria, abstaining. The bill would allow a Las Vegas-style casino resort in Tysons near the mall and Metro’s Silver Line.
Tysons Casino Bill Takes Another Step Forward
The Tysons casino plan has faced controversy, drawing both supportive and oppositional reactions from Virginia residents and organizations.
Virginia Senate passes controversial casino bill
On Tuesday, the Virginia Senate cleared a bill permitting Fairfax County to hold a referendum letting voters decide if a casino will come to Tysons.
Controversial Tysons casino bill passes Virginia Senate
The proposal to build a Las Vegas-style gaming casino and entertainment district in Fairfax County passed the Virginia Senate Tuesday, a big step toward becoming a reality. The bill, which moves along to the House of Delegates,
Fairfax Lawmakers Clash Over Tysons Casino Bill
The debate surrounding a proposed casino and entertainment complex in Tysons Corner has intensified as a key piece of legislation moved forward in the Virginia Senate. On Tuesday, the Senate approved a bill that could pave the way for Fairfax County voters to decide whether they want the sprawling complex,
Residents receive anonymous texts to oppose new bill paving the way for a Tysons casino
A bill that could ultimately pave the way for a casino in the Tysons area passed the Virginia Senate this week.
Controversial Tysons casino bill advances in Richmond, escaping key committee
A controversial Tysons casino bill has lived longer than any of its predecessors, advancing to a full Senate vote soon.
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Casino Bill for Tysons Advances
Last Monday, the Virginia Senate Gaming Subcommittee advanced Senate Bill No. 982 in a vote of 5-2 to the Senate General Laws ...
Vienna Town Council Reaffirms Casino Opposition After Bill Advances
Vienna officials are urging residents to contact state legislators as the casino bill advanced to the Virginia House.