State lawmaker accepted payoff from former Gary casino owner

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : In April, the General Assembly agreed in Senate Enrolled Act 434 (2023) to use a portion of the additional state tax revenue generated after that tax break expires to support the construction of a Lake County convention center, a new Metro Center transit hub in downtown Gary, and blighted building demolition in the Steel City.
48% : Debate on the casino moves was fierce at the Republican-controlled General Assembly given their potential to upset the competitive balance in Indiana's gaming industry, as well as provisions in Senate Bill 552 (2019), later incorporated into House Enrolled Act 1015 (2019), legalizing sports wagering and making other significant gaming policy changes.
36% : He faces up to five years in prison for the felony charge -- though Eberhart likely will serve much less time for cooperating with federal authorities.

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