Union wants  NLRB probe at  Mashantucket casino

Union wants NLRB probe at Mashantucket casino (July 11, 2007)

The United Auto Workers union has asked the National Labor Relations Board to investigate the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation for alleged violations of federal labor law. UAW, one of the largest unions, has been trying to organize at the Foxwoods...

Debate surrounds Mashpee Wampanoag  casino

Debate surrounds Mashpee Wampanoag casino (July 11, 2007)

Politicians in Massachusetts have differing views about a casino for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Daniel O'Connell, the chairman of a gaming task force created by Gov. Deval Patrick (D), says a Class III casino needs legislative approval. But Senate President...

New Choctaw chief won't abide by casino referendum

New Choctaw chief won't abide by casino referendum (July 11, 2007)

The new leader of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians says he won't abide by the results of a non-binding referendum on an off-reservation casino in Jackson County. Miko Beasley Denson said it will be up to the Choctaws...

Schwarzenegger  signs five compact bills into law

Schwarzenegger signs five compact bills into law (July 11, 2007)

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed five gaming compact bills into law on Monday, starting the process for review by the Interior Department. The bills ratify compacts for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuila Indians, the Morongo Band of...