Kansas State Sen. Mike Thompson Denounces Panasonic Deal & Sports Betting

Chatter regarding a recent NYT story on Kansas sport betting and lobbyists has sparked a great deal of conversation about the horrible terms of the deal.

Here's a highlight and a worthwhile note from a local power player . . .

Kansas State Sen. Mike Thompson: "I voted against both the sports betting and Panasonic.  Both were giant boondoggles. In fact, I argued in our caucus that we were getting the short end of the stick...and I still have the numbers in my briefcase to prove it."

The conversation comes from an e-mail chain regarding a JimmyC report we linked previously . . . But we don't mind doubling back in order to share the worthwhile perspective.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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