Wording OK’d for casino measure

COLUMBUS (AP) — A proposal to place casinos in four Ohio cities is a step closer to approval.

Attorney General Richard Cordray on Friday approved language to be used on petitions for the issue to establish casinos in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo.

It was the second round of wording submitted by the Ohio Jobs and Growth Committee. The coalition of casino owners and business interests wants to put the question on the ballot this fall.

Cordray rejected the first submission, saying it didn’t specify the casino locations and was unclear about taxing winnings.

He says the latest language is a fair and truthful summary of what is proposed. It will go to the state Ballot Board before the group can begin gathering signatures.