As reported by the Lincoln Journal Star: "The state’s appeal of a recent court decision that pleased casino supporters will not drag out. "The state Supreme Court guaranteed a quickened pace by ordering an expedited schedule for legal arguments to be submitted. That increases chances the state high court will rule on the appeal before a key date — Sept. 15. "That is the deadline for Secretary of State John Gale to certify issues and candidates for the November general-election ballot. A Supreme Court decision before Sept. 15 would give Gale clear direction on whether to certify the three-casino initiative for placement on the ballot…"