The Mashpee
Wampanoag Tribe and its $500 million casino project face voters in Taunton, Massachusetts, tomorrow.
The tribe has spent $300,000 on Together for Taunton to promote the casino, which has the support of voters, according to a recent poll. The tribe reached an agreement with the city and will share millions of dollars of revenues.
The tribe is also negotiating a Class III gaming compact with Gov. Deval Patrick (D). A deal is expected by a July 31 deadline in state law.
If everything falls into place, the big hurdle will be gaining approval of a land-into-trust application. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has started the review process.
The tribe gained federal recognition in May 2007.
Get the Story:
Taunton Residents Weigh Pros, Cons Of Casino Proposal
(WBUR 6/8)
Backers of proposed Taunton casino outspend opponents
(The Taunton Daily Gazette 6/8)
Taunton voters could change anti-casino tide
(The New Bedford Standard-Times 6/8)
Taunton casino proposal hangs on Saturday vote
(Turn to 10 6/7)
Middleboro selectmen want to clarify status of tribe land in town
(The Brockton Enterprise 6/8)
Some Opinions:
Anthony LaCourse:
Casino stakes are too high for Taunton
(The Taunton Daily Gazette 6/8)
Casino industry must wait for public approval
(The Boston Globe 6/8)
Related Stories:
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe wins approval of
gaming ordinance (6/7)
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