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Judge dismisses bid to block Alabama tribe from Class III
11/26/2008, Indianz.com A federal judge on Monday refused to allow the state of Alabama to challenge a long-disputed provision of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Alabama Attorney General Troy King, a Republican, sued the Interior Department in April in hopes of blocking the Poarch Band of Creek Indians from engaging in Class III gaming. IGRA regulations that allow the federal government to step in when a state refuses to negotiate a compact are unconstitutional, he contends. In Texas, the state was able to stop the Kickapoo Tribe from Class III gaming even before Interior reached a decision on the matter. King hoped to do the same in Alabama, where officials have balked at coming to the table with the Poarch Band for nearly two decades
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Thunder Valley expansion put on hold 11/26/2008, Lincoln News Messenger The hotel and entertainment expansion project at Thunder Valley Casino was put on hold Tuesday, with a decision to be made in three to six months on scaling back the scope of the project, said Doug Elmets, spokesman for the casino and the United Auburn Indian Community Wednesday. "Essentially, what's happening is the United Auburn Indian Community has made a determination that they're going to reassess the scope of the expansion project in light of the current economic climate," Elmets said.
Ramos speaks at Democratic Luncheon Club 11/26/2008, The Highlands News To this end, James Ramos delivered a speech on Native American heritage at the San Bernardino Democratic Party Headquarters on Friday, Nov. 21. Ramos is the chairman of the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians, and great-great-grandson of Yuhaviatam Tribal Leader Santos Manuel. This was one of Ramos' various engagements geared towards creating awareness on the history and heritage of California Native Americans. Ramos recently participated in the 10th Annual Native American Day celebrations that were held at Cal-State San Bernardino (CSUSB) in October. Agencies OK proposed casino location near Needles11/26/2008, San Bernardino Sun The location of a casino proposed by the Fort Mojave Band of Indians has won approval from a number of federal, state and local government agencies as well as voters. The casino would house two restaurants, a 100,000-square-foot gaming floor and 1,500 slot machines near Needles, according to documents submitted to San Bernardino County. The proposed 300-acre site is four miles west of the city, just south of the 40 Freeway. There are a number of hurdles the proposal must clear before construction can begin.
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Stronach land unit plans to spit the bit11/27/2008, The Star
Entrepreneur Frank Stronach is taking another run at disentangling the money-making real estate business from the money-losing horse racing companies he controls. MI Developments Inc. and Magna Entertainment Corp. announced a complex plan yesterday that would end the former's majority interest in MEC and leave Stronach with full ownership of the struggling horse racing and gambling firm. It would resolve a long-standing fight with MI's shareholders who have wanted to unload debt-heavy MEC and focus their firm as a pure real estate play. State Legislation to Watch
On December 1, 2008 the 2009 Legislative Regular Session Convenes for Organizational Session
Federal Legislation to Watch
A Lame Duck session may begin Nov. 17/18, there is speculation of a 'Lands Ominbus bill' to be introduced by Senator Harry Reid. It will carry approximately 160 bills that have previously passed the House, as well as Senate Bills. MORE AS IT EVOLVES.
H. R. 2963 - ENROLLED Congressman Issa Transfers without regulatory environmental process 1,178 ac. in Riverside and San Diego Counties to the Pechanga Band. AMENDED TO INCLUDE:
No Gaming. Maintained as open space and construction consistent with this purpose.
No existing right of ways or right of use prior to the date of enactment are affected.
H.R. 3490 -REPORTED TO SENATE Congressman Radanovich Declares that specificed federal lands are to be held in trust by the US for the benefit of the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuik Indians for non gaming purposes.
H. R. 5680 REPORTED TO SENATE Congressman Grijalva - A bill to extend leases for Morongo and transfer money to CRIT.
S. 3320 - Tribal Law and Order Act - to be introduced in early 2009.
LINKS and Legislation
Stand Up For California - Library
Stand Up For California - Helpful Links
Compulsive Gambling Institute www.gamblingaddiction.cc 1-800-GAMBLER 24 Hour Problem Gambling Help Line - Tom Tucker, Chief Executive Officer
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