There were two errors in yesterday’s Page Two story, “Coins in the Legislative Machine.” Contrary to the story, State Senator Don Perata was not up for re-election last November. The Taxpayers for Perata committee did not fund a re-election campaign for Perata last November, but rather Perata’s 2010 run for California’s Board of Equalization.

As the San Francisco Chronicle has reported, Perata has in the past opposed the opening of Indian “Nevada-style” casinos in San Pablo and Richmond. However, our statement that “last September, Perata blocked several tribal-state contracts from ratification by the Senate” failed to mention a public statement by the state senator announcing the delay and explaining it as a result of the bill being submitted too late.

The bill, authorizing five of California’s wealthiest tribes to expand their casino operations by adding a total of 22,000 slots, was not taken up by either house of the legislature last year and is now supported by Perata.

The Daily regrets the factual inaccuracies but stands by its reporting of Perata’s campaign contributions from gambling interests, which can be found in readily available public records.