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Fruitport casino project stalled amidst Michigan surge of gambling-venue proposals

Casinos are back in the forefront in Michigan sparked by the ongoing discussions and media coverage about the multiple casino projects being proposed across the state.

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11/28/2012

article Realty signs near proposed Fruitport Township tribal casino site spark speculation
(Michigan) -- The signs near the corner of Harvey Street and Hile Road in Fruitport Township have nothing to do with the proposed casino-centered development.

11/2/2012

article Should Fruitport casino proposal receive Gov. Rick Snyder's signature or does Michigan have enough?
(Michigan) -- The MLive posts about the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians' proposed casino project update -- essentially, blaming Gov. Rick Snyder for not allowing...

10/31/2012

article Little River Band leaders blame Gov. Rick Snyder for holding up proposed Fruitport casino
(Michigan) -- Little River Band of Ottawa Indians leaders, in a room with Fruitport Township, Muskegon County and state officials, specifically blamed Gov. Rick Snyder...

6/19/2012

article Fruitport casino proposal: Alleged political, beneficial factors debated
(Michigan) -- The MLive story about Muskegon-area governmental leaders trying to reach out to Gov. Rick Snyder about the proposed tribal casino in Fruitport Township...

5/29/2012

article Proposed Muskegon County tribal casino operator plans to file complaint
(Michigan) -- The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians is making preparations to file a complaint concerning the tribe’s growing concern about petitions being circulated...

4/30/2012

article Muskegon County casino confusion grows with ballot signature-gathers locally
(Michigan) -- Tribal and local governmental officials who support the opening of a casino in Muskegon County are concerned that some local residents may be inadvertently...

4/9/2012

article Fruitport, other casino proposals generate opposing views
(Michigan) -- Sunday's story about the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians' proposal to build a casino in Fruitport Township seemingly being lost in a surge of...

4/8/2012

article Fruitport casino project stalled amidst Michigan surge of gambling-venue proposals
(Michigan) -- Casinos are back in the forefront in Michigan sparked by the ongoing discussions and media coverage about the multiple casino projects being proposed...

1/27/2012

article Proposed Lansing, Fruitport casinos seeking approvals differently
(Michigan) -- Two proposed American Indian casinos, one in Fruitport Township and one in Lansing, appear to be charting different courses in the quest to gain the...

1/6/2012

article Muskegon chamber takes stance on tribal project, but avoids calling it a casino
(Michigan) -- Without using the words "casino," "gambling" or even "gaming," Muskegon County's main business organization issued a...

11/16/2011

article BLOG: Would casino support from Muskegon chamber of commerce help sway state officials?
(Michigan) -- Tuesday's stories on the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners pressing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce to take a public, supportive stance...

11/15/2011

article Muskegon County board presses Chamber of Commerce for casino support
(Michigan) -- Muskegon County commissioners, who have previously passed resolutions in support of a proposed tribal casino in Fruitport Township, voiced frustration...

8/30/2011

article Gov. Snyder explains opposition to Muskegon County Indian casino plan
(Michigan) -- Gov. Rick Snyder is opposed to the proposed Indian casino in Fruitport Township because those plans “cross the line.”The governor said he will...

8/28/2011

article New plans for Muskegon casino approved by City Commission
(Michigan) -- Muskegon, Mich. may be the site for a new casino yet. The Muskegon City Commision approved an agreement recently from a Grand Rapids developer to turn the...

8/27/2011

article Concept of downtown Muskegon Indian casino resurfaces as city commissioners transfer development agreement
(Michigan) -- The concept of a downtown Indian casino reared its head before the Muskegon City Commission this week after a several-year absence.

7/1/2011

article Casino proposed for Fruitport Township again wins Muskegon County commissioners support
(Michigan) -- Muskegon County commissioners this week reiterated their continued support of the proposed American Indian casino in the county.

6/21/2011

article Snyder won't back off-reservation casino near Muskegon
(Michigan) -- Supporters of a proposed casino at the site of the former Great Lakes Downs horse track in West Michigan plan to continue pushing for the project after the...

6/20/2011

article Plans for Muskegon casino shot down
(Michigan) -- It looks like plans for a new casino in Muskegon may have busted. The governor's office tells us that Governor Snyder will not open a new gaming...
article Proposed Muskegon County casino supporters plan to keep advocating despite governor's reluctance
(Michigan) -- State Sen. Goeff Hansen took the glass-half-full approach to last week's announcement from the governor's office that threw cold water on a...

6/17/2011

article Tribal casino proposal in Muskegon County missing Gov. Snyder's signature for compact
(Michigan) -- The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians' proposed plan to build a casino in Muskegon County appeared to suffer a setback this week.

6/8/2011

article OP/ED: There's money to be made: Muskegon County casino proposal deserves action
(Michigan) -- $2.6 million: That's the amount the new Gun Lake Casino will pay out to local and state governments in revenue sharing after its first two months of...

4/1/2011

article Little River Band continues to seek approvals for Muskegon County casino
(Michigan) -- Tribal officials hoping to build a casino in Muskegon County say they are in it for the long haul. Despite delays the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians...

3/18/2011

article Little River Band pays off Manistee casino debt, eyes proposed Fruitport Township development
(Michigan) -- The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians paid off the debt on the the Little River Casino Resort in Manistee this week, and tribal officials promoted the...

11/6/2010

article Site drawings released of proposed Fruitport Township casino in Muskegon County
(Michigan) -- On Tuesday, the people spoke at the ballot box. Now, backers of a local American Indian casino proposal are asking the people to speak out again.

8/30/2010

article Fruitport Township's casino future uncertain after failed vote
(Michigan) -- Dead or alive? That's the looming question in the wake of Wednesday's failure to get a proposal for a Fruitport Township casino onto the floor of...

8/26/2010

article Effort to bring tribal casino to Muskegon County hits roadblock in Michigan Legislature
(Michigan) -- Plans for a new tribal casino in Muskegon County appear to have hit a legislative roadblock. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, who operate a casino...

8/24/2010

article Proposed Fruitport casino could see legislative action
(Michigan) -- A bill that would finalize state approval for construction of a casino in Fruitport Township is expected to be considered Wednesday by the state House.

7/9/2010

article Hundreds turn out for Fruitport Twp. tribal casino hearing
(Michigan) -- About 200 people met Friday morning at Muskegon Community College to discuss a proposed tribal casino in Fruitport Township.

7/1/2010

article Opponents argue against planned Fruitport Township Indian casino
(Michigan) -- State lawmakers are considering arguments against a proposed casino in Fruitport Township. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians wants to build the...

3/26/2010

article Muskegon casino plans clear 2 more hurdles
(Michigan) -- Plans to build a tribal casino in Muskegon County cleared two hurdles this week when the county’s board of commissioners and Fruitport Township board...

3/23/2010

article Muskegon County commissioners unanimously approve casino pacts
(Michigan) -- The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners made it a quick and clean sweep Tuesday afternoon in approving the necessary agreements to allow for a proposed...

2/27/2010

article Non-tribal Muskegon casino would require a amending Michigan's Constitution
(Michigan) -- A new statewide proposal in its preliminary stages would pave the way for construction of a corporate casino in the city of Muskegon.

2/12/2009

article Plans moving forward on proposed Fruitport Township casino
(Michigan) -- The work by federal, tribal and local officials completed this year will play a large role in whether a proposed American Indian casino becomes a reality...

1/22/2009

article Tribal leader eyeing Muskegon casino applauds ruling
(Michigan) -- The chief for a Indian tribe looking to put a casino in Muskegon County applauded U.S. Supreme Court action seeming to pave the way for another tribe's...

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