Lt. Gov. Bill Halter has released a list of “principles” to guide creation of the state lottery.

The legislature? Principles? Kidding aside, the list looks pretty good. Simple rules. Universal availability, including for older students. Strong ethics and accountability (though I can’t currently imagine what appropriate exceptions might be necessary for FOI coverage).

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