NCC Expansion Controversy Continues

Author: Katie Shank
Published On: Aug 18 2011 12:37:52 PM EDT  Updated On: Aug 11 2010 11:43:32 AM EDT

Officials in Monroe County say casino revenue could be used to bring a Northampton Community College campus to the area.

County commissioners are expected to approve borrowing that will guarantee 48-million dollars in revenue from Mount Airy Casino Resort.

The money would be doled out to the school over 20 years.

The casino money was designated for the college earlier this year in the bill that legalized table games for the state.

County commissioners are at odds over the plan.

Supporters say they need the funding now to expand the school, while opponents say using casino revenue is risky.

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