…Native American voters. “The backbone of democracy is going to be given a brace, because people are going to vote,” he said. Follow Blake Nicholson on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/NicholsonBlake …
…high-limit gambling, as well as an 86-room hotel and 84-seat restaurant and bar. Follow Scott Bauer on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sbauerAP . His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/scott-bauer . …
…includes consideration of route alternatives. Standing Rock attorney Jan Hasselman has estimated the legal dispute will linger into at least the summer. Follow Blake Nicholson on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/NicholsonBlake …
…as the reputation of tribal gaming across the nation, cannot be overstated,” Chaudhuri said. The tribe can appeal the recommended fine to commissioners. Information from: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, http://www.jsonline.com …
…compact to accommodate more slot machines. Daugaard eventually approved a new compact that doubled the number of slot machines from 500 to 1,000. The tribe has said its expansion project…
…“incredibly passionate about it and feel very strongly.” Public comment on the draft environmental impact statement is being accepted through March 13. Information from: Fairbanks (Alaska) Daily News-Miner, http://www.newsminer.com …
…said that the only good to come from such a horrific crime is the possibility that other Native American women may benefit from the legislation. Information from: KFGO-AM, http://www.kfgo.com …
…completes the additional study, though he did order the company and agency to complete an oil spill response plan for Lake Oahe. Follow Blake Nicholson on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/NicholsonBlake …
…have allowed the Mashantucket Pequots and another tribe to open a new casino nearby, in East Windsor. MGM Resorts say the tribe’s request is “meritless.” Information from: The Day, http://www.theday.com…
…use in their classrooms,” she said. “It’s very difficult to teach about a topic when there aren’t a lot of tools to use.” Information from: Wisconsin State Journal, http://www.madison.com/wsj …
Our beliefs, our customs, and how we view the things (past, present, and future). Also, inlcudes our history and things in our environment that make us distinct from others.