County won't back Grindstone Rancheria casino

County won't back Grindstone Rancheria casino (August 31, 2005)

The Glenn County, California, Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday not to support a casino proposed by the Grindstone Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians. The tribe sought local support for the casino on Interstate 5. The tribe wants 280 acres...

California tribe's casino remains shuttered

California tribe's casino remains shuttered (August 31, 2005)

The casino owned by the Big Sandy Band of Western Mono Indians remains closed in a dispute with a former general manager. The tribe has been ordered to pay $700,000 to former manager Michael Troilo. When the tribe didn't pay...

Schwarzenegger warns tribe on proposed casino tower

Schwarzenegger warns tribe on proposed casino tower (August 31, 2005)

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is warning the Jamul Indian Village that the tribe's proposed casino is in breach of the tribal-state compact before it has even been built. In a letter, Schwarzenegger's legal affairs secretary said the proposed 30-story casino...

Senator wants 'another nail in coffin' of Indian gaming

Senator wants 'another nail in coffin' of Indian gaming (August 31, 2005)

Sen. George Voinovich (R-Ohio) said on Tuesday that he wants to put "another nail in the coffin" of Indian gaming. Voinovich is sponsoring S.1518, a bill that would bar tribes from operating Class III casinos in states where "commercial"...