House Democrats say GOP discord dashed deal on a skill games bill

This story was originally published by Pennsylvania Capital-Star. A deal between state lawmakers to legalize and tax skill games is dead, leaders in the Democratic-controlled House said Wednesday. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia) said Senate Republicans were unable to muster votes needed to pass a skill games bill in the upper chamber, dashing hope for an agreement before the end of the legislative session next month. “I think it’s the worst kept secret in...