Bobby Kaufmann — who chairs the House ... Cedar Rapids city officials and representatives from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council ...

Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton ... casino would “cannibalize” revenue from existing properties. Cedar Rapids officials argue Iowa has seen growing competition from neighboring states, and that ...

An Iowa GOP lawmaker has introduced a gambling ... regarding a petition challenging the efforts to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids. State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann said a couple weeks ago that lawmakers ...

Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton ... “This isn’t just about Cedar Rapids — this is about ensuring Iowa remains competitive,” Scheetz said. “Our state does best when we focus on growth and ...

"The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is a government body that chooses winners and losers, and the free market does not exist" in the casino industry, said Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton ...

Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton ... the commission to consider in awarding licenses than what's currently in Iowa law. Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell said in a statement submitted to lawmakers ...

Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton ... Rep. Sami Scheetz, D-Cedar Rapids, said the Iowa Legislature should not impose a moratorium and instead allow the IRGC to “do its job” and evaluate the Cedar ...

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, spoke at a subcommittee meeting Jan. 27, 2025 on a proposed casino moratorium that would be in place until 2030. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) House ...

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell and representatives from Iowa State Building and Construction ... Parmley said. Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton — who led passage of the bill in the House ...