Race Horse Development Fund (RHDF)

Race Horse Development Fund (RHDF)

Members:  We spent most of yesterday pouring through the Governor’s Fiscal 26 budget to understand whether or not the Governor wiped out funding for the Race Horse Development Fund (RHDF) as threatened. She did not. The language around the RHDF – which...

NEHBPA Addresses RHDF

The New England Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc A National Organization   October 6, 2021 Ms. Cathy Judd-Stein Massachusetts Gaming Commission 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor Boston, MA  02110 Dear Chairperson Judd-Stein: As you know, the New...

Race Horse Development Fund (RHDF) Update

We wanted to post the note regarding a recent article around the use of the RHDF We have closely monitored the status of the Race Horse Development Fund (RHDF) and have directly asked the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the state’s Horse Race Committee (HRC)...
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Horsemen It has been a busy but productive month on Beacon Hill as our lobbying team, NEHBPA leadership and our members have spoken clearly about what is in the best interest of horsemen in Massachusetts and how we can revitalize full live racing after the expected...
NEHBPA at the State House Wednesday, June 7th

NEHBPA at the State House Wednesday, June 7th

The NEHBPA spent the day at the State House dispensing flyers and educating Legislators about how the RHDF is building an industry, creating jobs, preserving open space, breeding farms, and agricultural businesses in the State. Our full time Lobbyist, Brian Hickey is...