Raimondo Testifies In Favor Of IGT Extension

(Providence, RI)--Governor Raimondo testified in front of the House Finance Committee on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to extend a contract with state lottery runner IGT.Raimondo, who helped negotiate the 20-year, billion-dollar extension, told the committee the state is at risk of losing a thousand high-paying jobs if approval isn't given, because IGT will move its headquarters.Some state representatives questioned the length and price of the deal.Additional legislative hearings are scheduled in the coming weeks.


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