California compact backers got tribal donations

California compact backers got tribal donations (April 13, 2007)

California Democrats who are sponsoring gaming compact bills have received an influx of tribal campaign contributions, the Associated Press reports. During last year's election, the tribes with new compacts donated $540,000 to help two Democrats. The lawmakers are now sponsoring...

Mohegan Tribe's casino won't cut ties with Imus

Mohegan Tribe's casino won't cut ties with Imus (April 13, 2007)

It's business as usual for fired talk show host Don Imus and the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. Imus, whose radio show was dropped by CBS and MSNBC after he made racist remarks about African-American women, lends his name to...

Seminole Tribe to begin compact negotiations

Seminole Tribe to begin compact negotiations (April 13, 2007)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida will begin negotiations for a Class III gaming compact with Gov. Charlie Crist (R). The tribe has been seeking a compact for years. Crist, who came into office in January, is the first state governor...

Meskwaki Tribe defeats casino alcohol initiative

Meskwaki Tribe defeats casino alcohol initiative (April 13, 2007)

Members of the Meskwaki Tribe of Iowa voted 166-143 to defeat an initiative to sell liquor at the casino. About half of the tribe's registered voters turned out to the polls yesterday. They were asked to legalize the sale...

Editorial: Help Passamaquoddy Tribe with gaming

Editorial: Help Passamaquoddy Tribe with gaming (April 13, 2007)

"Both the House and Senate have given initial approval to a citizen’s initiative from the Passamaquoddy Tribe that would authorize slot machines at a tribal commercial racetrack in Washington County, a region that has long lagged behind the state economically....

Tribes share more than $4M in gaming funds

Tribes share more than $4M in gaming funds (April 13, 2007)

Three California tribes are sharing more than $4 million in gaming revenues with local communities. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of California is holding its annual donation event today. The tribe will distribute $1.3 million to nearly 100...