Rhode Island's State Senate has approved a bill 31-1 which would require Twin River to continue dog racing if they want to have extended hours on weekends and holidays.  Allowing Twin River to have extended hours makes sense, since it would bring in more revenue for the state and the facility, which may need to file for bankruptcy.  What doesn't make sense is requiring Twin River to continue dog racing.  Newport Grand was allowed to end Jai Alai a few years ago, so why can't Twin River end dog racing?  The reluctance to lose union jobs at the expense of the state's revenue?

     In the end, it might not matter.  The Carcieri Administration feels it has the legal authority to allow extended hours with the General Assembly's approval.  I'm hoping this is exactly what happens.