Tanya S. Wagner, R.N. , M.Ed.'s Page

For any of you who have either been out of the country or otherwise separated from media and friends, be informed that the Mason-Dixon appeal regarding the PGCB's 2011 decision was rejected by the Supreme Court. A Nemacolin Resort spokesman indicated they are "shovel ready" and plan to open in 2014.

This is a summary of a Feb 8, 2012 hearing by the PA House Gaming Oversight Committee where testimony  was taken  from both  supporters and those who oppose HB 2082 aka the ”Buffer Bill”. This proposed legislation seeks to establish a “Zone of Respect”  i.e., a 10-mile buffer around the Gettysburg National Military Park and the Flight 93 Memorial at Shanksville, PA. within the boundaries of which a casino would be prohibited from locating.  

First to testify was…

I was saddened to see the words “irrational”, “bothersome,” and “unprofessional” used to describe proposed state legislation requiring casinos to be located a minimum of 10 miles away from two historic shrines. Each site commemorates one of the most significant and heartrending events in our American experience, both occurring in PA:  the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, and the heroic acts of Flight 93 passengers and crew which most likely saved countless American lives and our seat of government…