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JUNE 21, 2000

The latest offer of more money to the state by the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island apparently did not impress key lawmakers. The House Finance Committee voted 10-7 against placing the tribe's referendum bill on the November ballot.

The tribe needs state approval in order to open a casino. The last time the issue went before voters, the tribe was rejected by five communities.

The sponsor of the bill says he might use a rare House rule to revive the bill.

Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas said the tribe will never give up its battle go game.

Get the Story:
House panel kills casino referendum legislation (The Providence Journal 6/21)
House panel rejects Indian casino plan (AP 6/20)

Indianz.Com Narragansett Casino Coverage:
Narragansett offer does not impress (Money Matters 6/15)
Narragansett Chief: Let public speak (The Talking Circle 6/14)
Tribe offers more to state (Money Matters 06/13)
Tribe to up ante (Money Matters 06/07)
Narragansett face opponents (Money Matters 05/23)
Vote wanted on Narragansett casino (Money Matters 05/22)
Narragansett could lose out on casino (Money Matters 05/19)
EDITORIAL: No to casinos in Rhode Island (Money Matters 05/15)
Narragansetts hope for casino (Money Matters 05/08)
Legislature questions Narragansett casino (Money Matters 04/12)
Narragansett Tribe faces difficult battle (Money Matters 04/07)