Editorial: Compromise on Buena Vista casino deal

Editorial: Compromise on Buena Vista casino deal (March 17, 2008)

"The Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians is looking to open a casino on land that, according to a federal opinion, is legitimate American Indian land and eligible for such use. There's a lot of call-my-bluff action going on between...

Opinion: Gaming will benefit Massachusetts

Opinion: Gaming will benefit Massachusetts (March 17, 2008)

"It is no secret that our state's fiscal situation has many cities and towns walking a financial tightrope. That is why we have helped launch the Massachusetts Coalition for Jobs and Growth (www.masscoalitionforjobsandgrowth.com), a group of people and organizations who...

Column: Smoking ban at First Nations casinos

Column: Smoking ban at First Nations casinos (March 17, 2008)

"The indoor smoking ban arrived in Manitoba on Oct. 1, 2004 and applied across Manitoba, with the notable exception of businesses on First Nations land. Robert Jenkinson defied the law by permitting the patrons of his business, the Creekside Hideaway...

Editorial: 'Sham' hearing on off-reservation casinos

Editorial: 'Sham' hearing on off-reservation casinos (March 17, 2008)

"It was a simple question. "How did Gov. (John) Engler, in his wisdom, decide where this casino ought to be located?" asked Rep. John Conyers, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. The question referred to the former governor's settlement...

Editorial: Rumsey Band contributes to county

Editorial: Rumsey Band contributes to county (March 17, 2008)

"Thanks to the Rumsey Band of Wintun IndiansCache Creek Casino, transit service in Yolo County just got a lot bigger. The Yolo County Transit District announced last week that the tribe has agreed to provide $1 million a year to...