Shakopee Tribe to share costs of road expansion

Shakopee Tribe to share costs of road expansion (April 19, 2006)

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will contribute $1.4 million and $600,000 worth of land to expand a county road leading to the tribe's casino. County Road 82 is a popular route to the Mystic Lake Casino. The expansion of the...

BIA holds third meeting on Section 20 regulations

BIA holds third meeting on Section 20 regulations (April 19, 2006)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs held its third meeting on the proposed Section 20 regulations for the taking of land into trust for gaming purposes. The meeting was held in Sacramento, California. According to The Riverside Press-Enterprise, leaders of the...

Talks between Eastern Cherokees, state end

Talks between Eastern Cherokees, state end (April 19, 2006)

Compact negotiations between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the state of North Carolina ended on Tuesday after the two sides could not reach an agreement. The tribe was negotiating for the right to offer more Class III games...