Artist's rendering of the proposed West Valley Resort. Image from Tohono O'odham Nation.
The Tohono O'odham Nation announced plans for an off-reservation casino in January 2009, sparking litigation that continues to slow the project. The tribe has won a string of decisions in the federal and state courts. Yet the tribe is no closer to breaking ground on the West Valley Resort due to opposition from the state, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the Gila River Indian Community. Judge David Campbell heard from all four parties last week. He promised a decision soon, The Arizona Republic reported, but that's likely to spawn another appeal. Get the Story:
No end in sight to litigation over casino proposed near Glendale (The Arizona Republic 4/16)
Tribes clash in court again (The Glendale Star 4/16) An Opinion:
Editorial: Weekend viewpoint [See 2nd item] (The Casa Grande Dispatch 4/15) Related Stories:
Editorial: Worthy bill against Tohono O'odham Nation casino bid (4/12)
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