Talks set today on oversight of casinos (San Diego Union-Tribune) SACRAMENTO, May 2 (COPLEY NEWS SERVICE): State and tribal officials will meet behind closed doors today to consider adopting federal rules, scuttled by a court ruling last year, that address internal security at Indian casinos. But some are warning that such a move might exceed the state's authority and lead to the same kind of legal challenge that thwarted federal oversight of tribal casinos....more...Talks set today on oversight of casinos (San Diego Union-Tribune) SACRAMENTO – State and tribal officials will meet behind closed doors today to consider adopting federal rules, scuttled by a court ruling last year, that address internal security at Indian casinos. But some are warning that such a move might exceed the state's authority and lead to the same kind of legal challenge that thwarted federal oversight of tribal casinos....more... Tribe targets casino foes, legislator says (Contra Costa Times) SACRAMENTO -- One of California's richest Indian tribes has signaled that if legislators fail to pass a sweeping expansion of Indian casino gambling, it will spend millions of dollars to kill a February ballot measure that would extend legislative terms, , a key lawmaker said....more... Tribe may fight term-limits measure if casino expansion rejected (The Fresno Bee) One of California's richest Indian tribes has signaled it will spend millions of dollars to kill a February ballot measure that would extend lawmakers' terms if they fail to pass a sweeping expansion of Indian casino gambling, a key lawmaker said....more... Tribe may fight term-limits measure if casino expansion rejected (KTVN Reno) SACRAMENTO A powerful state lawmaker says one of California's richest Indian tribes has signaled it will spend millions of dollars to kill a February ballot measure that would extend lawmakers' terms if they fail to pass a sweeping expansion of Indian casino gambling....more... Zuniga vs Zamora at Morongo! (Fightnews.com) ?We sold out show after show at Morongo during 2006,? said Al Franco. Franco, along with Willie Schunke, is part of the team that runs II Feathers Promotions. Franco and company plan to continue their successful run on Friday April 27th as they return to the Morongo Casino with seven bouts....more... Tribe may fight term-limits measure if casino expansion rejected (CBS 47 Fresno) A powerful state lawmaker says one of California's richest Indian tribes has signaled it will spend millions of dollars to kill a February ballot measure that would extend lawmakers' terms ......more... Tribe may fight term-limits measure if casino expansion rejected (KSBY San Luis Obispo) SACRAMENTO A powerful state lawmaker says one of California's richest Indian tribes has signaled it will spend millions of dollars to kill a February ballot measure......more... Zuniga vs. Zamora at Morongo (East Side Boxing) 23.04.07 - ?We sold out show after show at Morongo during 2006,? said Al Franco. Franco, along with Willie Schunke, is part of the team that runs II Feathers Promotions....more... |