May 23, 2013 10:15 AM | Posted by Masse, Chris |
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Bon jour! I recently returned from the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) conference in Montreal, Quebec. read more
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May 13, 2013 11:35 AM | Posted by Masse, Christine |
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The front page of today's Seattle Times features an article on Native youth suicide rates and prevention programs. The article, "Tribes fight suicide, a leading killer of native youth" . . . read more
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May 13, 2013 10:40 AM | Posted by Seffernick, Aubrey |
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Two up-coming Indian Law Bar events may be of interest to our readers . . . read more
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April 29, 2013 8:05 AM | Posted by Seffernick, Aubrey |
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The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) published a final rule amending its technical standards for Class II gaming systems and equipment "to harmonize the charitable gaming exemption amount in the technical standards . . . read more
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April 24, 2013 10:15 AM | Posted by Masse, Chris |
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The Department of Transportation announced the availability of $473.8 million in funds to be awarded for National Infrastructure Investments (TIGER Funds). read more
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April 24, 2013 10:00 AM | Posted by Molatore, Clifton |
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The Native American Finance Officers Association's 31st Annual Conference held April 18-19 in Nashville, Tennessee was a success. read more
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April 22, 2013 7:49 AM | Posted by Seffernick, Aubrey |
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The Washington Indian Gaming Association has announced their 2013 Northwest Indian Gaming Conference & Expo will be held July 15-17 at the Tulalip Resort Casino. read more
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April 18, 2013 8:35 AM | Posted by Seffernick, Aubrey |
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Washington poker players want to legalize online gambling in our state. A Washington poker player, Curtis Woodard, has drafted two initiatives to legalize internet poker and to remove the criminal penalties for players. read more
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April 15, 2013 8:55 AM | Posted by Seffernick, Aubrey |
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If you missed the recent seminar hosted by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) on the new Bureau of Indian Affairs leasing regulations . . . read more
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April 11, 2013 8:02 AM | Posted by Seffernick, Aubrey |
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This week, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians announced a major expansion plan for its Emerald Queen Casino. read more
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April 10, 2013 8:41 AM | Posted by Molatore, Clifton |
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The Native American Finance Officers Association's 31st Annual Conference is being held this year April 18-19 in Nashville, Tennessee. Every year, the national organization attracts top experts for two-days of programing and networking . . . read more
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April 4, 2013 2:10 PM | Posted by Masse, Chris |
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On March 29, 2013, U.S. District Court Judge Ricardo Martinez issued a memorandum and decision and entered a permanent injunction designed to preserve and improve fish runs throughout Washington State by compelling the State to repair and replace culverts that impede salmon migration to or from spawning grounds. read more
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April 4, 2013 11:49 AM | Posted by Masse, Chris |
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Today, the National Indian Gaming Commission published their final rule on self-regulation of Class II gaming. The effective date of the regulations is September 1, 2013. read more
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March 28, 2013 8:30 AM | Posted by Seffernick, Aubrey |
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Daniel J. Little has been reappointed for a three-year term as Associate Commissioner of the National Indian Gaming Commission and Christinia Thomas, a member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, as been announced as the Deputy Chief of Staff. read more
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March 26, 2013 1:01 PM | Posted by Masse, Christine |
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The 2013 National Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow & Convention is being held this week in Phoenix, Arizona. read more
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March 26, 2013 9:42 AM | Posted by Seffernick, Aubrey |
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Last Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Coughenour vacated a 2001 decision by the Department of Interior (DOI) that denied the Duwamish Tribe recognition. read more
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March 5, 2013 9:19 AM | Posted by Masse, Christine |
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The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) holds its 2013 executive council winter session in Washington, DC, this week. Hundreds of tribal leaders are in the nation's capital to discuss high-priority issues and hear from members of Congress and officials from the Obama administration. On Tuesday evening, Senator Patty Murray is being awarded the organization’s prestigious Indian Country Leadership Award. read more
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March 1, 2013 9:00 AM | Posted by Seffernick, Aubrey |
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With sequestration set to begin today, both the State of Washington and Indian tribes in the state could face devastating cuts to federal funding that supports education, health care, military bases, and elderly programs. read more
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February 28, 2013 10:39 AM | Posted by Masse, Chris |
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Today, the U.S. House voted 286-138 to pass a Senate version of a bill renewing the Violence Against Women Act for the next five years. read more
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February 22, 2013 3:36 PM | Posted by Seffernick, Aubrey |
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Yesterday, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed legislation legalizing online gambling. read more
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