Nebraska tribes take another shot at Class III gaming

Nebraska tribes take another shot at Class III gaming (February 14, 2006)

Three Nebraska tribes have renewed their campaign to legalize all forms of Class III gaming in the state. The Winnebago Tribe, the Santee Sioux Tribe and the Omaha Tribe are backing a petition to place the gaming issue on the...

Cowlitz Tribe member, wife make big contributions

Cowlitz Tribe member, wife make big contributions (February 14, 2006)

David Barnett, a member of the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington who is the public face of the tribe's casino push, and his wife have made $200,000 in campaign contributions since 2003, according to The Oregonian. Barnett, the son of Cowlitz...

Little Traverse Tribe to resume casino construction

Little Traverse Tribe to resume casino construction (February 14, 2006)

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Michigan is resuming construction on a new casino after being delayed for a few months. The tribe broke ground last fall but had to resolve financing and other issues. A $122...