Editorial: South Dakota stalls compact talks

Editorial: South Dakota stalls compact talks (October 23, 2006)

"South Dakota tribes were smart to withdraw a threat against Gov. Mike Rounds - and other South Dakotans. But they have a point, and it's one that ought to be considered. The 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act gives tribes the...

Editorial: Vote for Narragansett  Tribe's casino

Editorial: Vote for Narragansett Tribe's casino (October 23, 2006)

• Narragansett chief a 'rock star' on campaign trail (The Providence Journal 10/21) • Harrah's taps into big Northeast market (The Providence Journal 10/22) "We endorse the proposed Narragansett Indian Tribe destination-resort casino to be run by Harrah's in...

Opponents call for early vote on  Choctaw casino

Opponents call for early vote on Choctaw casino (October 23, 2006)

$stalker Opponents of the off-reservation casino proposed by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians want to vote on the project as soon as possible. The tribe asked Jackson County to schedule a referendum in November 2008. But opponents say the...

Letter: Media unfair to Mississippi Choctaws

Letter: Media unfair to Mississippi Choctaws (October 23, 2006)

"The Clarion-Ledger "slash" anti-Choctaw gaming newspaper is only trying to hurt the Choctaw self-determination. The editorials use the words "unfair," "needs the most" and mentions the residents of Jackson County's not wanting gaming. The editorials are lobbying for the Gulf...

Editorial: Let voters decide on Choctaw casino

Editorial: Let voters decide on Choctaw casino (October 23, 2006)

"One of the most popular spots in Jackson County last Wednesday was a hearing in Ocean Springs on a proposal for a 100-acre casino-resort at I-10 and Miss. 57. While about 400 people packed the Ocean Springs Civic Center, the...