Rhode Island Supreme Court hears gaming dispute

Rhode Island Supreme Court hears gaming dispute (August 9, 2004)

The Rhode Island Supreme Court held a hearing on Friday on the constitutionality of the Narragansett Tribe's proposed casino. Gov. Donald Carcieri (R), who opposes the casino, asked the court to issue an advisory opinion on whether the tribe can...

Gaming to go before Navajo Nation voters again

Gaming to go before Navajo Nation voters again (August 9, 2004)

Navajo Nation voters will be asked to legalize gaming at five chapters in New Mexico and Arizona. Currently, gaming is limited to a chapter near Albuquerque, New Mexico. A bill to expand gaming to the Shiprock, Hogback and Manuelito chapters...

California GOP opposes tribal gaming initiative

California GOP opposes tribal gaming initiative (August 9, 2004)

The California Republican Party voted on Sunday to oppose an Indian gaming initiative endorsed by most tribes in the state. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is sponsoring Proposition 70. It would allow tribes to operate more than 2,000...