More California tribes said to join compact talks

More California tribes said to join compact talks (May 25, 2004)

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) has expanded compact negotiation talks to include more and more tribes, Copley News Service reports. Schwarzenegger's team has been working with a small group of tribes and is reportedly near an agreement to expand operations in...

Rhode Island Senate begins gaming hearings

Rhode Island Senate begins gaming hearings (May 25, 2004)

A Rhode Island Senate committee began hearings on Monday on the Narragansett Tribe's casino proposal. Gary Loveman, CEO and president of Harrah's Entertainment, the tribe's partner in the project, testified. He was asked why the tribe was involved at all...

Wisconsin Republicans spent $92K on compact suit

Wisconsin Republicans spent $92K on compact suit (May 25, 2004)

Wisconsin Republicans approved an additional $32,000 in taxpayer funds for the lawsuit they brought against tribal-state gaming compacts. Lawmakers had already approved $62,500 for their attorneys. Democrats say the $92,000 bill is a waste of money but Republicans say Gov....