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Center: Indian Country payday lenders face increased scrutiny (08/09)
The Center for Public Integrity reports on federal and state efforts against payday lenders in Indian Country.

Judge requires bond of nearly $500K in horse slaughter lawsuit (08/09)
A federal judge ordered animal rights groups to post a bond of nearly $500,000 in a controversial horse slaughtering lawsuit.

Rosebud Sioux Tribe looks to grow economy with new business (08/07)
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota has launched a new business in a bid to strengthen its economy.

Makah Nation works on golf course in plan to grow economy (08/06)
The Makah Nation of Washington is planning to build a nine-hole golf course.

Wyandotte Nation signs first tribal franchise deal with Sonic (08/06)
The Wyandotte Nation is the first tribe to sign a franchise deal with the Sonic Drive-In company.

SDPR: Tanka Bar wins praise a 'wholesome' product for men (08/06)
South Dakota Public Radio reports on a new honor for the Tanka Bar, a product of Native American Natural Foods.

New York tells Indian Country payday firms to stop business (08/06)
The state of New York is telling payday lenders in Indian Country to stop doing business with consumers in the state.

Judge temporarily blocks opening of horse slaughter plants (08/05)
A federal judge temporarily blocked two horse slaughtering plants from opening in response to a lawsuit that has drawn tribal interest.

Horse slaughtering plant draws interest from Indian Country (08/02)
A controversial horse slaughtering plant in southern New Mexico has drawn the interest of tribes and individual Indians across the country.

Alaska Native corporation weighs lawsuit over energy revenue (07/31)
Eklutna Inc., an Alaska Native village corporation, might sue the city of Anchorage over energy being generated on public property.

9th Circuit sides with Chehalis Tribe in county taxation dispute (07/30)
The Chehalis Tribe of Washington has won a taxation dispute that went before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Leader of Oneida Nation of Wisconsin faces removal petition (07/24)
Members of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin are circulating a petition to remove Chairman Ed Delgado from office.

FTC claims victory over payday lenders chartered by tribes (07/23)
The Federal Trade Commission is claiming victory in a lawsuit brought against payday loan firms that have been chartered by tribal governments.

Cherokee Nation negotiates new tobacco taxation compact (07/23)
The Cherokee Nation is negotiating a new tobacco tax compact with the state of Oklahoma.

Native Sun News: Haircutting threat at Cheyenne River store (07/22)
When Josh McNaughton, a non-tribal member, threatened Keith Little Thunder that he would cut off his long hair a series of events were set in order that now has one Eagle Butte family demanding action from their tribal government.

Fort Mojave Tribe in discussions to purchase city golf course (07/17)
The Fort Mojave Tribe might be acquiring yet another golf course. The tribe operates the Mojave Resort Golf Club near its casino and recently opened the Huukan Golf Club. A...

Wyandotte Nation to expand economy with Sonic in Missouri (07/17)
The Wyandotte Nation will be opening a Sonic Drive-In in Seneca, Missouri.

Cheyenne River man's payday loan firm named in class action (07/16)
A payday loan firm owned by a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe has been named in a class action lawsuit filed in South Dakota federal court.

Minnesota sues payday lender linked to Cheyenne River man (07/12)
The state of Minnesota filed suit against a California payday loan business that's linked to a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of South Dakota.

NCAI backs Omaha Tribe in suit over alcohol tax on businesses (07/11)
The National Congress of American Indians is supporting the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska in a dispute over its alcohol tax.

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