Indian Gaming > Michigan Senate votes to repeal tribal compact

December 09, 2004

Michigan Senate votes to repeal tribal compact

The Michigan Senate voted 24-11 on Wednesday on a measure that rescinds a gaming compact with the Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians.

Lawmakers previously approved the compact in December 2002 but it was never signed by former governor John Engler, a Republican. Current Gov. Jennifer Granholm, a Democrat, is still reviewing it but says the Senate's action was wrong.

The tribe has been trying to open a casino in Allegan County for several years but has been blocked by opponents.

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Michigan Senate votes to stop Allegan County casino (AP 12/8)
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