House committee to hold hearing on Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act

House committee to hold hearing on Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (June 15, 2015)

The bill to prevent the National Labor Relations Board from exercising jurisdiction in Indian Country is gaining steam on Capitol Hill.

Umatilla Tribes change marijuana use policy for casino employees

Umatilla Tribes change marijuana use policy for casino employees (June 15, 2015)

Marijuana remains illegal on the reservation and employees still can't work while impaired on drugs or alcohol.

Law Article: Uncertainty abounds with federal labor law at casinos

Law Article: Uncertainty abounds with federal labor law at casinos (June 15, 2015)

What is becoming clear is that nothing is settled, and this issue is likely headed for the Supreme Court or a possible legislative 'fix.'

Sen. McCain claims authority on Tohono O'odham Nation casino bid

Sen. McCain claims authority on Tohono O'odham Nation casino bid (June 15, 2015)

The lawmaker sponsored two key laws that have given rise to a controversial casino in the Phoenix, Arizona, area.

Muscogee Nation opposes Class III gaming deal for Poarch Creeks

Muscogee Nation opposes Class III gaming deal for Poarch Creeks (June 15, 2015)

The two tribes have been at odds over the handling of ancestral remains discovered at the site of the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Wetumpka, Alabama.