Villines on gambling revenue
question:
Gov. Schwarzenegger has turned to Indian gaming compacts as a way to generate money for the state. He has also suggested that the state try to get more money from its lottery. Do you believe that gambling is an appropriate way to generate revenue for the state? Are you in favor of off-reservation casinos?answer:
I do not support reservation shopping. In 2000, California voters approved tribal gaming in our state. As a result, the tribes that operate casinos came to an agreement to pay the state a certain amount of revenue each year. I do think tribes that operate casinos on their land should honor their agreements made with the state. That money is used to fund important things like schools, public safety and other programs relied upon by millions of Californians.