For Maryland - For Our Future

"We are in favor of the slots referendum as a means of increasing revenue to the state it will fight additional tax burden on our citizens and the business community."

- Francel Smith

Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce

In the News

Anti-slots leader threatens to quit

October 29, 2008, Baltimore Sun - The chairman of a group fighting Maryland's slot-machine referendum threatened today to resign to protest "personal attacks" on Gov. Martin O'Malley made by the campaign and its political figurehead, Comptroller Peter Franchot. The chairman, electrical union business manager Charles E. Graham, accused Franchot of a "hidden agenda" of personal ambition that Graham said was revealed in the group's latest television ad. The ad echoes arguments Franchot has been making for months.
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More Press

10/28/08 - Anti-Slots Leader Decries Franchot’s Tactics
10/26/08 - Farm Bureau comes down on the side of Question 2
10/25/08 - Slots Will Support State Services

News

Slots Referendum Wins in 59% Landslide

November 05, 2008 -

Slots Referendum Wins in 59% Landslide; Measure Wins in EVERY Jurisdiction in Maryland; Two-Thirds of Similar Elections Lose

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More News

10/24/08 - Health facilities association of Maryland endorses slots referendum
10/21/08 - Maryland Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Question 2
10/15/08 - Franchot Anti-Slots Group Forced to Stop Broadcasting False Radio Ad

10/03/08 - FOR MARYLAND Begins TV-Ad Campaign
09/26/08 - State Law Enforcement Officers Endorse Slots Referendum
09/15/08 - Victory for Maryland: Slots opponents lose lawsuit, are ordered to pay court costs

Video

Franchot Not Morally Opposed to Gambling

Peter Franchot says he is not morally opposed to gambling.

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5 days left to Get the Facts

October 30, 2008 Here at ForMaryland.org we've made it even easier to figure out to find out how voting for Question 2 will benefit you.

10/27/08 - Maryland higher education group endorses Question 2
10/09/08 - Washington Post: Layoffs, Trims In Education, Services Coming
10/08/08 - New Round of Maryland Budget Cuts Could Hit All Services
09/20/08 - Radio ads hit the air
09/19/08 - Slots seen as helpful to local transportation improvements

Get the Facts

Stronger Maryland schools, with half of total gross revenues dedicated to the Education Trust Fund.
No Tax Increases, by generating approximately $660 million in new state funding, according to independent budget analysts.
No Slippery Slope, because the referendum is a Constitutional amendment that prevents any additional expansion of gaming anywhere in Maryland without a future voter-approved Constitutional amendment.

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Supporters

Teachers

The state's fiscal crisis is a serious threat to the quality of our children's education. | Read More

Unions

Working families and labor unions across Maryland back the slots referendum because it will create jobs, fund education and prevent future tax increases | Read More

Chambers of Commerce

The referendum is a reasonable alternative to tax increases that would otherwise be needed to stabilize Maryland’s shaky finances. | Read More

Maryland Retailers Association

In addition to the overall boost to the overall economy and local merchants, slot machines can prevent future tax increases. | Read More