Michigan tribe seeks dismissal of casino lawsuit

Michigan tribe seeks dismissal of casino lawsuit (January 11, 2006)

The Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, is asking a federal court to throw out a lawsuit challenging its casino proposal. The tribe is seeking approval to open a casino on 145 acres. An anti-gaming...

Editorial: BIA not doing a good job on casino bid

Editorial: BIA not doing a good job on casino bid (January 11, 2006)

"There's a not-so-subtle message in the upcoming appointment of an "ombudsman" for the La Center junction Indian casino proposal. The message is this: Neither U.S. Rep. Brian Baird, D-Vancouver, nor Republican Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton (nor any number...

Maine lawmakers to seek referendum on  gaming

Maine lawmakers to seek referendum on gaming (January 11, 2006)

Maine lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to call for a referendum on a tribal casino in Washington County after a similar bill was vetoed by Gov. John Baldacci (D). The Passamaquoddy Tribe is already circulating a petition to put...