Letter: Lobbyists and lawyers hurting tribes

Letter: Lobbyists and lawyers hurting tribes (December 19, 2005)

"The letter sent from the New Mexico Indian Gaming Association is contrary to the written position of some of its members who are supporting the Pueblo of Jemez. It's also out of step with the National Indian Gaming Association's position...

Turtle Mountain Band  hires architects for casino

Turtle Mountain Band hires architects for casino (December 19, 2005)

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa has hired architects to present plans for a proposed off-reservation casino in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The tribe hopes to convince residents that the casino will be a "first-class operation," The Grand Forks Herald...

Fond du Lac Band plans to expand casino

Fond du Lac Band plans to expand casino (December 19, 2005)

The Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa is making plans to expand the Black Bear Casino and Hotel. The tribe, based in northwestern Minnesota, is finalizing a package to finance the $100 million project. Plans call for a 12-story, 240-room...

Salt River Tribe to vote on casino development

Salt River Tribe to vote on casino development (December 19, 2005)

Members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of Arizona are going to the polls today to vote on an initiative to allow a 15-story casino hotel and expand other development. The initiative is the work of tribal members...