Editorial: Reject moratorium on Indian gaming

Editorial: Reject moratorium on Indian gaming (January 12, 2006)

"Imposing more limits on casinos in Michigan will reduce consumer choices, further inject government into the marketplace and eventually harm the public interest - including the potential for a casino in downtown Lansing. Yet U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, says...

Gaming an issue in Wisconsin gubernatorial  race

Gaming an issue in Wisconsin gubernatorial race (January 12, 2006)

A Republican U.S. Congressman who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor of Wisconsin is proposing to making Indian gaming a part of his campaign platform. Rep. Mark Green says measures are needed to restrict the influence of tribal gaming...

State lawmaker under fire for taking gaming money

State lawmaker under fire for taking gaming money (January 12, 2006)

A Kansas state lawmaker who opposes gaming is being criticized for accepting campaign contributions from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the tribe's gaming partner. State Rep. Bill McCreary, a Republican, accepted $500 from the tribe and $250 from Harrah's...

Saskatchewan  Indian gaming official put on leave

Saskatchewan Indian gaming official put on leave (January 12, 2006)

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority [Web Site] has put chief executive officer Edmund Bellegarde on indefinite leave. Officials would not say why Bellegarde is on leave, citing administrative and personal reasons. Bellegarde has run SIGA for the past five years....