Jim Navolio Quotations

We're pleased to be working with Representative Barrows and other legislators on this important piece of legislation. Our bill?like others?asks for the legislature to let the people of Kentucky decide on this important issue by a constitutional amendment. The bill calls for designated revenue for education, healthcare, local government, veterans, the environment, the horse industry, and more.

Our statement is strong on the non-proliferation of gambling. Is this going to make it through the legislature in the form presented? That's highly unlikely.

Under the KEEP plan, we advocate monies going to all counties regardless of where the casino operations are located. This is an equity issue, and we feel it is only fair for all counties to receive the benefits of gaming. We are pleased to add the KCJEA to our list of partners who supports this bill, and we look forward to working with them during the legislative process.

We do not want to see Kentucky become another Las Vegas. That's not our plan at all. What we intend to do is to try to keep gaming where it is presently conducted and allow those racetracks to be competitive by expanding their menu.

The board voted on a course of action. But we're not ready to discuss the course of action because we have many levels of constituency. We've got to consult with them, and our intention is we will have specific comments late next week.

It's the process, and the process works. We have been active and will be active in the future.

The message is clear: voters want a chance to have input on the issue.

The horse industry is unified like never before.