March 16, 2020 Group Watch: Education Lottery Bill Introduced
Rep. Steve Clouse of Ozark filed an education lottery bill with 70 of the 105 members of the House as co-sponsors. The bill proposes a paper-based lottery that is said to be able to generate about $167 million each year, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to fund the Pre-K program and the other half for scholarships. Video terminals will not be allowed under this bill. The bill will also provide for charity bingo and pari-mutuel wagering on horse or dog racing that were approved prior to January 1, 2005. Clouse said he wants the lottery on the ballot for November 2020.
