Proposal to expand non-Indian gaming still off Michigan ballot

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  

A proposal to authorize eight non-Indian casinos remains off the November ballot in Michigan.

In a decision last Friday, the Michigan Supreme Court seemingly paved the way for the question to appear on the ballot. But the Board of State Canvassers on Monday failed to garner enough votes to certify the proposal.

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe are part of a coalition called Protect MI Vote that has opposed the proposal.

Get the Story:
Proposal to allow 8 new Michigan casinos fails at election board, despite 2-1 vote in favor (The Detroit Free Press 8/28)

Opinion: Expansion of gaming a losing bet for all in Michigan (8/24)