Schwarzenegger addresses CNIGA at meeting

Schwarzenegger addresses CNIGA at meeting (July 7, 2006)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) met with members of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association in Sacramento on Thursday. The meeting was the first time Schwarzenegger has appeared before the general membership of CNIGA, the largest inter-tribal organization in the...

Tax relief at issue in Narragansett  casino bid

Tax relief at issue in Narragansett casino bid (July 7, 2006)

The Narragansett Tribe and Harrah's Entertainment hope Rhode Island voters will support their casino proposal because it will provide tax relief. Just exactly what kind of relief is at issue. The tribe's ad campaign says the casino will lead to...

North Dakota tribes seek Mississippi  gaming

North Dakota tribes seek Mississippi gaming (July 7, 2006)

Two North Dakota tribes are looking to get into the Mississippi gaming market. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation have partnered with Myriad World Entertainment & Resorts. They want to build a...

ScrippsNews Blog: Money influences gaming vote

ScrippsNews Blog: Money influences gaming vote (July 7, 2006)

"Membership on the Assembly and Senate Governmental Organization committees, or Gee-Oh, as they are known to Capitol insiders, have always been coveted assignments. That's because GO committees handle the "juice" bills _ legislation important to gambling, tobacco and liquor interests....