Compacts
New Illinois law changes compact procedures


A new law in Illinois requires the state governor to get legislative approval before entering into a compact for a tribal casino.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) vetoed the Native American Gaming Act, saying the executive branch has a right to negotiate compacts. But state lawmakers overrode him.

The law has opponents of a proposed casino happy. They say it will be impossible for the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin to get lawmakers to agree to an off-reservation casino.

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New law could kill Ho-Chunk casino plans (The Northwest Indiana Times 11/23)
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