Sen. Dick Day leaves seat to head racino effort

Senator Dick Day of Owatonna, MN recently announced that he plans to leave his seat on January 18 in order to head Racino Now and RacinoNow.com. Day’s plan is to push for the state to allow slot machines at Canterbury Park and Running Aces Harness Park.

From RacinoNow.com:

Every year, we keep having the same debate at the Capitol about reducing deficits and cutting programs.  It’s time to use a little Common Sense.

The time for Racinos is NOW.

Racinos in Minnesota could raise $250 million in new state revenue without raising anyone’s taxes. By putting slot and video games in Minnesota’s existing horse parks, we could go a long way toward improving the state’s fiscal problems.

Now Dick Day is leaving his Senate seat and taking to Main Street with one goal: to bring common sense and your voice back to the negotiating table at the Capitol.

Day also recently joined Paul Allen on KFAN to answer questions and take phone calls about the Racino movement. Day said his plan would add thousands of new jobs to the state of Minnesota, and the revenue generated would help fund things such as education and possibly a Vikings stadium.