Kansas tribes pour money into state candidates

Thursday, March 16, 2006  

Tribes in Kansas have donated more than $900,000 to state politicians since 2000, The Kansas City Star reports.

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation contributed the most, giving $250,000 over three years. The tribe's gaming partner, Harrah's Entertainment, made $86,000 in donations. The tribes comply with limits imposed by the state.

Non-Indian gaming interests have made significant contributions as well. Since 2000 they have spent at least $293,000 on state politicians.

Overall, contributions by gaming interests have increased more than 300 percent, the paper said.

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