Gov. to Veto Greyhound Bill

Gov. Jim Justice says he will veto legislation that would eliminate greyhound racing in West Virginia. Justice said he supports keeping greyhound racing and the 1,700 jobs the industry provides and getting rid of greyhound racing would “mean job losses and fewer people coming to West Virginia.” The state’s two tracks are in Wheeling and Cross Lanes. Justice questions the legality of the Legislature unilaterally decoupling West Virginia casinos and race tracks, since counties authorized gambling and racing as a package deal.