The state of Nebraska has no legal way to shut down beer stores in Whiteclay as long as those stores continue to follow the law, Gov. Dave Heineman said Monday. Instead, the Oglala Sioux Tribe must address alcohol abuse through treatment and education, he said. “Let’s tackle the problem head on,” Heineman said. “They know they have one. I think that’s an area where maybe they can improve.”Get the Story:
Kevin Abourezk: Governor: Tribe must address alcohol abuse (The Lincoln Journal Star 7/8) Also Today:
Tribal Leader Meets With Gov. Heineman Monday (1011 Now 7/8)
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