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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2002

The Washington Legislature is set to consider two bills next month that will put the Tulalip Tribes on equal footing in terms of tax treatment.

The tribes have incorporated a municipality in the state called Quil Ceda Village. It is recognized by the federal government as a political subdivision of the tribes.

Businesses in the village, which includes a WalMart and Home Depot, pay an estimated $50 million in state taxes. The bills will allow the tribes to be reimbursed some or all of that money, just like other local governments.

Get the Story:
Tulalips want cut of sales tax from Quil Ceda Village (The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 12/20)
Tulalips want sales-tax money from mall (The Seattle Times 12/20)

Relevant Links:
Tulalip Tribes - http://www.tulaliptribes.com

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