The
Missouri Lottery hopes to create a separate lottery ticket that will benefit
veterans.
Revenue
generated by the proposed tickets would provide much-needed funding for Veterans' homes,
but Rep. Jeremy LaFaver, D - Kansas City, has concerns about the new ticket,
stating its availability may result in a reduction in funding for public
schools and higher education, which are partially funded by the existing
lottery games.
The
Missouri House provided first round approval to the Veterans Lottery Bill (HJR
48) on Wednesday and one more vote is required before it can be moved to the
Senate.
