Senate President Phil Berger is trying to push casinos through – denying the people of our state a thoughtful process around this issue and delaying the enactment of Medicaid Expansion in the process. 

Did you know that one of the biggest holdups in the budget process is a debate over a massive expansion of casinos and video slot machines? This marks a serious change in our state’s gambling policy and deserves a thoughtful process that includes public debate/comment and a committee process to explore its impact. But instead, our Senate President Phil Berger is trying to push this through – denying the people of our state a thoughtful process around this issue and delaying the enactment of Medicaid Expansion in the process. 

Join people from across the state in telling our elected officials that casino deals do not belong in the state budget process. Will you take five minutes to call Sen. President Berger, Speaker Moore & Your State Rep?

• Sen. President Phil Berger, 919-733-5708, [email protected]
• Speaker Tim Moore, 919-733-3451, [email protected]
• Your State Representative – Find their contact info here

Basic Script

• Hello, My name is _________, I live in _______ .
• I’m calling today about the current  debate over a massive expansion of casinos that is delaying a state budget agreement.
• This would be a significant change in gambling policy of our state and it deserves a thoughtful process –  including opportunities for public debate/comment and a committee to explore its impacts. 
• The people of this state see that the General Assembly leadership is trying to pull off a backroom deal by attaching this to the budget, and we are outraged. Take Casinos out of the budget debate, now!

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