City awaits action on off-reservation casino bill

City awaits action on off-reservation casino bill (February 21, 2008)

Officials in Romulus, Michigan, are awaiting action on bill to authorize an off-reservation casino in their city. The city supports the casino sought by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. They say the project would generate jobs and...

Seneca Nation works on casino expansion

Seneca Nation works on casino expansion (February 21, 2008)

The Seneca Nation of New York is starting a project to expand its off-reservation casino in Niagara Falls. The tribe is demolishing abandoned houses and old businesses next to the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. About 22 acres will be...

Gaming tribes paid for Republican mailer

Gaming tribes paid for Republican mailer (February 21, 2008)

Four California tribes whose gaming compacts were on the February 5 ballot paid for a Republican party mailer. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians and the Sycuan...

Hogen expects to be back at work next week

Hogen expects to be back at work next week (February 21, 2008)

National Indian Gaming Commission Chairman Phil Hogen plans to return to work next week after suffering a mild stroke. Hogen, 63, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, was at his home in South Dakota when the incident happened. After...

Oklahoma tribes assail Class II regulations

Oklahoma tribes assail Class II regulations (February 21, 2008)

INDIANZ.COM LISTENING LOUNGE House Natural Resources Committee field hearing in Miami, Oklahoma. February 20, 2008 • Opening Statements Panel 1 - Testimony | Q&A Norm DesRosiers, Vice Chairman, National Indian Gaming CommissionPanel 2 - Testimony | Q&A Gregory E....

House hearing on Class II rules in Oklahoma

House hearing on Class II rules in Oklahoma (February 21, 2008)

The House Natural Resources Committee held a field hearing in Miami, Oklahoma, on Wednesday to discuss pending National Indian Gaming Commission regulations. Rep. Dan Boren (D-Oklahoma) chaired the hearing Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma), a member of the Chickasaw Nation, attended....