Firm told to work out dispute with Morongo Band

Firm told to work out dispute with Morongo Band (June 14, 2005)

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Morongo Band of Mission Indians over the closure of high-end restaurants, clubs and bars at the tribe's casino. The N9ne Group claims the tribe unilaterally closed its businesses at the new...

State official praises gaming tribes at NCAI midyear

State official praises gaming tribes at NCAI midyear (June 14, 2005)

Gaming tribes in Wisconsin have created tens of thousands of jobs and have contributed to the state economy, a top official said at the National Congress of American Indians midyear session on Monday. "Wisconsin tribes and their businesses are responsible...

Editorial: Tribal gaming pays for new health clinic

Editorial: Tribal gaming pays for new health clinic (June 14, 2005)

"A triumph of planning and commitment by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe was dedicated Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a dazzling new health and wellness center on the reservation. The 95,000-square-foot facility owes a debt of thanks to the gamblers...

Another Senate hearing scheduled on  gaming

Another Senate hearing scheduled on gaming (June 14, 2005)

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will hold another oversight hearing on the regulation of Indian gaming on Tuesday, June 28. Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) has promised a series of hearings into the $18.5 billion tribal casino industry. The first one...