In a move that surprised Cedar Rapids city officials and business leaders, Iowa lawmakers will not block a proposal for a casino in town. Just last week members of the Iowa House voted in favor of a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses granted by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

Despite House support, the Iowa Senate will not consider a 5-year pause on gaming licenses. State regulators may consider Cedar Rapids' casino bid.

A proposed five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa will not be passed into law, a key legislator said Tuesday, clearing the way for state regulators to decide later this week on a proposal for a new casino in Cedar Rapids.