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Ninth Circuit fast tracks appeal in casino case
City Attorney Craig Tindall will be in San Francisco April 16 when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral arguments involving the Tohono O'odham Nation's West Valley Resort case.  Glendale Casino4/19/2012
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Appeals court hears Arizona tribe's casino project
(California) -- A federal appeals court on Monday took up an Arizona Indian tribe's complicated legal fight to build a massive casino and resort near a Glendale,...
4/17/2012
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Appeals court hears Arizona tribe's casino project
(Arizona) -- A federal appeals court on Monday took up an Arizona Indian tribe's complicated legal fight to build a massive casino and resort near a Glendale, Ariz...
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Federal Court Considers Arizona Casino Challenge [sub req'd]
(Arizona) -- Opponents to a proposed Phoenix area casino will argue in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Monday that the U.S. Department of Interior does not have...
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Proposed Glendale casino gets hearing
(Arizona) -- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday as to whether the Tohono O’odham can build a casino in Glendale, a move the city has been...
4/16/2012
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Appeals court hears Arizona tribe's casino project
(Arizona) -- A federal appeals court on Monday took up an Arizona Indian tribe's complicated legal fight to build a massive casino and resort near a Glendale, Ariz.,...
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Court of Appeals hears case on proposed casino near Glendale
(Arizona) -- At least one federal appellate judge raised the possibility of remanding a decision to create a West Valley tribal reservation back to the federal...
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Proposed West Valley casino heads to court
(Arizona) -- Legal challenges have volleyed back and forth since a southern Arizona tribe unveiled plans for a West Valley casino three years ago, but a key case in the...
4/13/2012
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Candidates state positions on Coyotes, casino, budget, management
(Arizona) -- With the decision by Mayor Scruggs to not seek re-election, candidates launching campaigns to fill the office were asked about their goals and positions on...
2/29/2012
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Tribe gave to group that entertained for Glendale Councilwoman Alvarez
(Arizona) -- The neighborhood meeting of a Glendale City Council member last week included entertainment from a youth dance group -- one that received $10,000 from a...
2/16/2012
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Ninth Circuit fast tracks appeal in casino case
(Arizona) -- City Attorney Craig Tindall will be in San Francisco April 16 when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral arguments involving the Tohono O'odham...
2/14/2012
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Proposed tribal casino case goes to appeals court
(Arizona) -- In April, Glendale leaders and others will ask a court to overturn a federal decision to grant reservation status to a 54-acre tract near the city that is...
12/28/2011
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BLOG: Glendale Casino in Trouble
(Arizona) -- I've pointed out previously that the Republic is botching the Glendale Casino story. The story is complex and has national implications, yet it's...
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Expert: Fate of Glendale casino hinges on one legal interpretation (access required)
(Arizona) -- The law has been on the side of the Tohono O’odham Nation so far this year, but the core legal issue the tribe is relying on to build a casino on a...
12/12/2011
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Tribe refuses to back up casino job-creation claims (access required)
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O’odham Nation has relied on a few impressive numbers in its pitch for a casino on a tract of unincorporated land surrounded by Glendale: 6...
12/9/2011
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OP/ED: Bill to block casino could increase water rates
(Arizona) -- If U.S. Congressman Trent Franks’ H.R. 2938 (Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act) passes, Arizonans’ water bills...
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Tribal plan for casino near Glendale finds support in Peoria
(Arizona) -- Not everyone on the west side has welcomed their plans for a new casino, but leaders of the Tohono O'odham Nation found a rather friendly reception this...
12/7/2011
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Leaders outline pros, cons of casino proposal
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O’odham Nation’s chairman on Tuesday defended his tribe’s effort to construct a casino that borders Glendale, despite attempts...
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Tohono O'odham Nation official assails anti-casino bill
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation's chairman, in Peoria on Tuesday, blasted Arizona Congressman Trent Franks' bill to stop a proposed West Valley casino...
12/6/2011
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Tohono O'odham Nation official assails anti-casino bill
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation's chairman, in Peoria on Tuesday, blasted Arizona Congressman Trent Franks' bill to stop a proposed West Valley casino...
12/5/2011
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Controversial casino plays better in Peoria
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O’odham Nation doesn’t have a lot of friends in Glendale for its proposed casino at 95th and Northern avenues just north of...
12/4/2011
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HEAR ME OUT: Should casinos be allowed in Glendale?
(Arizona) -- Each Sunday, ABC15.com debuts an Arizona issue - along with two opposing sides on the topic. Don’t worry, you always have the opportunity to make...
12/1/2011
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BLOG: Resolved: The AZ Legislature can Prohibit the Glendale Casino
(Arizona) -- I’m going to set up a straw man and see if you guys can knock it down. As you know, the Tohono O’odham tribe wants to build a casino in the...
11/24/2011
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Franks anti-casino bill gains House Natural Resources Committee approval
(Washington D.C.) -- Congressman Trent Franks' anti-casino bill, Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act, H.R. 2938, was approved by the U.S...
11/22/2011
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Franks anti-casino bill gains committee approval
(Washington D.C.) -- Congressman Trent Franks' anti-casino bill, Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act, H.R. 2938, was approved by the U.S...
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Tribe: Bill to stop casino near Glendale may spark water battle
(Arizona) -- Legal challenges to stop a proposed tribal casino near Glendale haven't worked so far, but an attempt to kill the project in Congress made headway this...
11/18/2011
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Glendale program gives residents way to follow proposed legislation
(Arizona) -- Glendale is offering a way for residents to stay on top of state legislation that could affect them. The city's Legislative Link program, which launched...
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House panel OKs bill to stop tribal casino in Glendale
(Washington D.C.) -- A House committee Thursday approved a bill to block a planned Tohono O’odham casino in Glendale, the latest in three years of so–far...
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House Panel Passes Bill to Block Casino
(Arizona) -- Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs listens to Rep.Trent Franks announce the Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act during a press...
11/17/2011
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Glendale-area casino-ban bill passes hurdle
(Washington D.C.) -- A key House panel approved a bill Thursday by Arizona Republicans to bar the Tohono O'odham Nation from building a casino near Glendale.
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House committee passes bill to block Tohono O'odham casino
(Washington D.C.) -- The House Natural Resources Committee voted 32-11 today to pass H.R.2938, a bill that bars the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona from opening an...
11/9/2011
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Tohono O’odham Nation undecided on resort casino plan
(Arizona) -- With the Arizona Supreme Court denying an appeal brought by the City of Glendale, the Tohono O'odham Nation is still undecided about whether it will go...
11/7/2011
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Arizona Casino In The Eye Of Off-Reservation Storm [sub req'd]
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O’odham Nation applauded a recent Arizona Supreme Court decision aiding the tribe’s effort to build a casino in the Phoenix suburb of...
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Tribe considers larger casino near Glendale after court win
(Arizona) -- A recent court win has the Tohono O'odham Nation considering whether to go back to its original plans, which called for a much larger casino and...
11/2/2011
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City denied casino appeal by Arizona Supreme Court
(Arizona) -- The Arizona Supreme Court last week denied the City of Glendale's request to hear an appeal regarding the Tohono O'odham Nation's intent to...
10/31/2011
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Glendale mayoral hopeful Walt Opaska speaks to 'tea party' group
(Arizona) -- Walt Opaska spoke to members of the Glendale Tea Party Patriots on Wednesday, seeking the group's support in his bid for mayor. He earned several rounds...
10/28/2011
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Tribe Closer To Satellite Reservation For Gaming
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation got one step closer Tuesday to creating a satellite reservation for themselves in Arizona, 120 miles north of their primary...
10/27/2011
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CouncilmemberAlvarez expected to return this month
(Arizona) -- Councilmember Norma Alvarez is expected to return to the council later this month after recovering from a household accident in August.
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More battles still to come over plans for casino near Glendale
(Arizona) -- Glendale leaders responded to this week's high-court ruling against the city by saying there are more legal battles to fight with the Tohono O'odham...
10/26/2011
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Supreme Court rejects Glendale annexation attempt of proposed Indian casino land
(Arizona) -- The Arizona Supreme Court has decided not to hear a petition from the City of Glendale on an appeal of an Arizona Court of Appeals decision that Tohono (toh...
10/25/2011
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Appeal denied in Glendale casino case
(Arizona) -- The Arizona Supreme Court Tuesday denied Glendale's request to hear an appeal related to a proposed tribal reservation near the city's sports...
10/24/2011
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House divided at town hall / Franks presides over raucous meeting in Peoria
(Arizona) -- Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., drew cheers and boos Saturday from a diverse and raucous crowd eager to hear the congressman talk about his positions on a...
10/21/2011
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MY VIEW: Oneida Indian shares casino success story
(Arizona) -- I am 100 percent Native American Indian from the Oneida tribe of Indian’s of Wisconsin. A part of the city of Green Bay touches or is within our...
10/18/2011
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AZ Supreme Court to decide on hearing Tucson election, Glendale casino cases (access required)
(Arizona) -- The Arizona Supreme Court will decide Oct. 25 whether to hear cases involving city council elections in Tucson and a southern Arizona Indian tribe’s...
10/17/2011
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Scientist, attorney Walter Opaska to run for Glendale mayor
(Arizona) -- Attorney and former software engineer Walter Opaska is running for Glendale mayor next year with the city’s $50 million worth of outlays to keep the...
10/12/2011
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2 polls, 2 results on tribe's proposed casino near Glendale
(Arizona) -- The public either loves or hates the idea of a tribal casino near Glendale, depending on the poll. At the beginning of the month, the Tohono O'odham...
10/10/2011
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Mayor Testifies Against Bill Hindering the Tohono O’odham West Valley project
(Arizona) -- Mayor Bob Barrett of Peoria, Arizona, testified Tuesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., against Congressman Trent Franks’ proposed bill before the...
10/8/2011
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Mayor goes to Washington to oppose Franks’ bill
(Washington D.C.) -- Mayor Bob Barrett, acting on his own behalf, and not for a city council official position, appeared Tuesday afternoon in Washington, D.C. to testify...
10/6/2011
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Mayor goes to Washington to oppose Franks’ bill
(Arizona) -- Mayor Bob Barrett, acting on his own behalf, and not for a city council official position, appeared Tuesday afternoon in Washington, D.C. to testify against...
10/5/2011
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Arizona tribes, lawmakers spar in Washington over proposed Glendale casino
(Washington D.C.) -- Supporters and opponents of a proposed casino in Glendale accused each other of subverting the system Tuesday as they clashed on a bill that would...
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Barrett: Tohono O'odham unfairly painted as bad guys
(Washington D.C.) -- The chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation told a congressional subcommittee Tuesday that it "would be yet another black mark in the U.S....
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Debate on planned casino near Glendale reaches Congress
(Washington D.C.) -- U.S. Rep. Trent Franks urged a key House panel on Tuesday to support his bill to bar the Tohono O’odham Nation from building a casino near...
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Obama Administration Opposes Franks’ Bill [sub' req']
(Washington D.C.) -- The Obama administration on Tuesday announced its opposition to a bill aimed at blocking an Indian casino near Glendale, Arizona.
10/4/2011
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Arizona tribes, lawmakers spar in Washington over proposed Glendale casino
(Washington D.C.) -- Supporters and opponents of a proposed casino in Glendale accused each other of subverting the system Tuesday as they clashed on a bill that would...
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Tohono leader promises to sue if Congress bans gaming on tribal land near Glendale
(Arizona) -- The chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation warned members of Congress Tuesday his tribe will sue if they approve legislation banning gaming on land it...
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VIDEO: Proposed Glendale casino sparks heated testimony in Congress
(Washington D.C.) -- A big move under way right now in Washington, D.C., is trying to put a stop to the building of another casino on reservation land here in the Valley...
10/3/2011
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Tribe releases poll that shows support for W. Valley casino
(Arizona) -- An Indian tribe released a poll Monday that it says shows strong public support for its proposed casino bordering Glendale, just hours before a...
9/27/2011
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Federal Bills Deepen Dispute Over Arizona Off-Reservation Gambling [sub' req']
(Arizona) -- There may not be a better example of the growing concern about off-reservation gambling than a casino proposed near Glendale, Arizona, by the Tohono O’odham...
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House subcomittee to take up Tohono O'odham Nation casino bill
(Washington D.C.) -- The House Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs will hold a hearing next Tuesday, October 4, on H.R.2938, a bill that stops the Tohono O...
9/26/2011
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OP/ED: East Valley mayors' casino criticism offends
(Arizona) -- Recently, two mayors from East Valley cities opined that the West Valley resort and casino project being developed on unincorporated land near our West...
9/24/2011
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My View: West Valley Mayors Support Casino Resort in Glendale
(Arizona) -- Recently, two mayors from East Valley cities opined that the West Valley resort project being developed on unincorporated land near our West Valley cities...
9/21/2011
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BLOG: Both sides of casino issue rally support
(Arizona) -- The Keeping the Promise coalition is asking supporters to sign a petition in support of U.S. Rep. Trent Franks' bill to stop the Tohono O'odham...
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Franks introduces bill to stop proposed casino
(Arizona) -- A press conference was held Sept. 16 by Congressman Trent Franks, Mayor Elaine Scruggs, President of the Gila River Indian tribe Diane Enos, and other state...
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Glendale hopes bill will halt casino plan
(Arizona) -- Glendale believes it has gained an edge in its fight against a casino proposed near its sports and entertainment district. U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, a...
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Glendale hopes bill will halt Tohono O'odham's casino plan
(Arizona) -- U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, a Republican from Arizona, last week introduced a bill to stop the Tohono O'odham Nation from moving forward on its project at...
9/20/2011
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BLOG: Franks Introduces Bill to Block Gaming on Newly Acquired Reservation Lands
(Arizona) -- Several members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation are weighing in on a bill that could restrict the Tohono O’odham from building a casino near Glendale.
9/19/2011
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BLOG: Help Stop Casino Near Glendale Homes and Schools
(Arizona) -- Friday, Arizona Congressman Trent Franks – strongly supported by Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, members of the Glendale City Council, representatives...
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Grijalva comes out against bill to stop West Valley casino
(Arizona) -- U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., has come out against a new federal bill aimed at dislodging plans for new casino in the West Valley.
9/17/2011
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Franks outlines measure to block Glendale casino
(Arizona) -- Glendale resident Nancy Robinette is against the Tohono O’odham’s plans for a casino-resort at 91st and Northern avenues, though she is quick to...
9/16/2011
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OP/ED: Into the mind of Trent Franks
(Arizona) -- The Arizona congressman talks about his bill on Indian gaming, President Obama's jobs plan and terrorism.
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Rep. Trent Franks unveils bill targeting casino
(Arizona) -- U.S. Rep. Trent Franks unveiled a bill Friday to stop what he called an "illegal" Indian casino proposed near Glendale. Franks, R-Ariz., was...
9/15/2011
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Congressman Franks, Mayor Scruggs, tribal reps hold press conference
(Arizona) -- Congressman Trent Franks (R-Dist. 2), along with Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, representatives from Arizona's tribes, and other state and local...
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Lawmakers introduce bill to derail Glendale casino
(Arizona) -- A big announcement involving the Glendale Casino controversy involves state legislators introducing a bill which would make it illegal to build.
9/14/2011
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Franks betting on bill to derail Glendale casino
(Arizona) -- Federal legislation has been prepared to stop the Tohono (toh-HO'-noh) O'odham Nation from building a casino near the Glendale sports district.
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Franks bill would block O'odham's new casino
(Arizona) -- A five-term Republican member of Congress from Arizona is pushing to retroactively kill any chance the Tohono O'odham Nation can open a casino on land...
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Franks pushes anti-casino measure
(Arizona) -- Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., will introduce legislation this week which, if passed, could end the Tohono O’odham Nation’s plans for a casino-...
9/13/2011
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Trent Franks drafting bill to stop Tohono O’dham casino
(Arizona) -- U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., is drafting new legislation specifically aimed at stopping the Tohono O’dham Nation from building a new casino at...
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Trent Franks plans bill to stop tribal casino near Glendale
(Arizona) -- U.S. Rep. Trent Franks plans to introduce a bill Thursday that would stop the Tohono O'odham Nation from building a casino near Glendale. The Arizona...
9/2/2011
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$5.7 million in legal expenses a burden in Glendale budget
(Arizona) -- Glendale has been digging deeper into its pockets, especially the past two years, to pay its legal bills despite cuts to its overall budget.
9/1/2011
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NIGC Rejects Tohono O’odham Nation’s Casino Ordinance For Now
(Arizona) -- The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) rejected a casino ordinance for the Tohono O’odham Nation, because the proposed site for a gaming...
8/31/2011
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NIGC disapproves Tohono O'odham Nation casino ordinance
(Arizona) -- The National Indian Gaming Commission has rejected a casino ordinance for the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona. The tribe submitted an ordinance that...
8/22/2011
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Major issues confront Glendale City Council after break
(Arizona) -- With the Glendale City Council back from its summer break, a number of weighty topics must be dealt with for the remainder of the fiscal year that ends June...
8/18/2011
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Glendale Mayor Opposes Tohono O’odham Nation Operating Casino
(Arizona) -- At an August 10 panel discussion, the mayor of Glendale, Arizona, said she supports the Tohono O’odham Nation developing the 134 acres its owns...
8/17/2011
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Chamber of Commerce hosts casino opposition luncheon
(Arizona) -- The Glendale Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion Aug. 10 at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa at Westgate City Center in opposition to the...
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Mayor gives information on Luke, Coyotes and Casino at community meeting
(Arizona) -- Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs hosted her Community Conversations meeting August 11 at the First United Methodist Church, in downtown Glendale. The informal...
8/15/2011
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Casino foes blast Tohono O’odham
(Arizona) -- An official from the Arizona Attorney General’s office said Wednesday the Tohono O’odham’s proposal to build a casino in the West Valley...
8/13/2011
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Glendale chamber hosts discussion on proposed casino
(Arizona) -- The Glendale Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday hosted a panel of speakers who made the case for opposing a planned tribal casino near 95th and Northern...
8/12/2011
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Glendale mayor updates residents on hot topics
(Arizona) -- Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs updated constituents on hot-button issues such as Luke Air Force Base, the Phoenix Coyotes and a proposed tribal casino the...
8/10/2011
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Chamber lunch panel bashes proposed casino
(Arizona) -- An official from the Arizona Attorney General's office said Wednesday the Tohono O’odham's proposal to build a casino in the West Valley is a...
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Tohono O'odham joins Glendale Chamber of Commerce
(Arizona) -- Representatives from the Tohono O'odham Nation won't be sitting on today's Glendale Chamber of Commerce-sponsored panel discussion about a...
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Tohono O’odham casino joins Glendale chamber despite group’s opposition
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O’odham Nation’s proposed West Valley resort casino has joined the Glendale Chamber of CommercebizWatch even though the business...
8/6/2011
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Glendale chamber prepares anti-casino panel
(Arizona) -- The president of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce said he hopes a panel discussion next week will clear up confusion about why his organization and the city...
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Tribal Nation Joins Glendale Chamber
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O’odham announced this week that their West Valley Resort has joined the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, a move leadership said is part of...
8/2/2011
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Power Lunch features Mayor and others on impact of casino
(Arizona) -- The Glendale Chamber of Commerce's second "Power Lunch" of the year will feature Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, President of the Salt River...
7/30/2011
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It’s Time to Build the West Valley Resort
(Arizona) -- Two and a half years ago, the Tohono O’odham Nation announced plans for a major economic development project adjacent to Peoria and Glendale. The West...
7/29/2011
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Panel to discuss Indian reservation's impact
(Arizona) -- The Glendale Chamber of Commerce will host a power lunch on "The Impacts of a Proposed Indian Reservation in Glendale" on Aug. 10.
7/28/2011
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OP/ED: Tohono O'odham casino not good for taxpayers
(Arizona) -- For over two and half years, the Tohono O'odham Nation has persisted in its efforts to have the federal government designate property which clearly lies...
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OP/ED: Tohono O'odham casino unwise
(Arizona) -- I am a longtime resident, business owner and parent in Glendale, and I - like thousands of other Glendale residents - strongly oppose the Tohono O'odham...
7/26/2011
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Akin Gump Dominates Lobbying Field, Congressional Records Show
(Arizona) -- Four Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld clients paid more money for the firm’s lobbying efforts than any other law firm lobbying client paid from...
7/19/2011
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OP/ED: It's time to build the West Valley resort
(Arizona) -- Two and a half years ago, the Tohono O'odham Nation announced plans for a major economic development project adjacent to Peoria and Glendale.
7/8/2011
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Tohono O'odham Nation Gets Favorable Ruling From U. S. District Court Judge; Glendale Cannot Forcibly Annex Nation's Land
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation was victorious again after a U.S. District Court judge declared unconstitutional a law allowing Glendale to annex the nation...
7/7/2011
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Court rules in favor of Tohono O'odham Nation on state annexation law
(Arizona) -- U.S. District Court Judge David Campbell ruled June 30 that H.B. 2534, an Arizona law that would have allowed the City of Glendale to annex Tohono O'...
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Glendale's '12 election to focus on casino, Phoenix Coyotes
(Arizona) -- Today's hot-button issues - a tribal casino and the Phoenix Coyotes - are expected to weigh heavily in the Glendale City Council elections just more...
7/5/2011
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Tribe Wins Ground for New Casino in Arizona
(Arizona) -- Federal law pre-empts an Arizona law authorizing the city of Glendale to annex land taken into government trust for the Tohono O'odham Nation, a federal...
7/4/2011
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2 tribes heading for showdown
(Arizona) -- "With yet another decision in favor of the (Tohono O'odham) Nation, further litigation by Glendale and others serves only to waste limited taxpayer dollars...
7/1/2011
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Ariz. law aimed at halting casino near Glendale struck down
(Arizona) -- A federal judge Thursday struck down a newly minted state law that aimed to derail a proposed West Valley casino. U.S. District Court Judge David Campbell...
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Federal judge rules Glendale can't annex Tohono O'odham Nation's land where tribe wants casino
(Arizona) -- A U.S. District Court Judge has ruled an Arizona law that would have allowed Glendale to annex Tohono (toh-HO'-noh) O'odham land is unconstitutional...
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Major victory for Tohono O’odham against the state of Arizona
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O’odham wins a victory in federal court against the state of Arizona for passing a law telling the Native American tribe what it could, or...
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Tribal chairman thanks casino supporters at re-election reception
(Arizona) -- If Glendale pinned any hopes that a change in tribal leadership might derail a proposed casino near its borders — that's out the window. A crowd...
6/30/2011
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Judge nixes lawmakers' attempt to prevent reservation expansion
(Arizona) -- A federal judge on Thursday slapped down efforts by state lawmakers to keep the Tohono O’odham Nation from expanding its reservation — and setting up a...
6/24/2011
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West Valley mayors discuss Coyotes, other hot issues
(Arizona) -- Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs this week said dialogue about the Phoenix Coyotes had gotten so nasty that some mayors and business leaders early on may have...
6/17/2011
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Arizona Can Advance in O'odham Casino Lawsuit
(Arizona) -- Arizona's lawsuit to ban the Tohono O'odham Nation from building a casino in the suburbs of Glendale may proceed, a federal judge ruled. The state...
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Glendale Elementary Education Association supports casino
(Arizona) -- Residents at this week's Glendale City Council meeting continued to show support for a proposed tribal casino near the city's sports and...
6/16/2011
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Judge allows Arizona to continue casino suit
(Arizona) -- A federal judge says Arizona can proceed with its lawsuit against an Indian casino planned near Glendale. U.S. District Court Judge David Campbell issued...
6/15/2011
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Arizona can continue lawsuit aiming to keep casino off land near Glendale
(Arizona) -- A U.S. District Court judge is allowing Arizona to proceed with its lawsuit that aims to ban Indian gaming on land bordering Glendale. Judge David Campbell...
5/31/2011
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Glendale hires 2nd lobbying firm to work on casino issue
(Arizona) -- Glendale now has two lobbying firms on the payroll to represent the city's interests as it battles a proposed tribal reservation and casino near its...
5/27/2011
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Casino brawl turns into marathon legal fight
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O’odham Nation has won the early rounds in its fight with the city of Glendale and other tribes over its plans for a West Valley casino....
5/26/2011
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Opposition of Planned Glendale Casino Linked to National Movement to Stop ‘Reservation Shopping’
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O’odham Nation’s planned $300 million hotel-casino near Phoenix, Arizona, which has generated intense political and public attacks...
5/23/2011
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Off-Reservation Casino Objections Run Deep In Arizona
(Arizona) -- An Arizona Indian tribe’s planned casino near Phoenix is adding weight to calls for a change in federal policy on off-reservation gambling. The Tohono...
5/11/2011
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Glendale appealing Indian casino decision to Arizona Supreme Court
(Arizona) -- The fight between the city of Glendale and the Tohono O'odham Nation over a proposed casino rages on now that the city council has voted to appeal the...
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Glendale to petition Supreme Court in casino land appeal
(Arizona) -- Glendale City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to petition the state Supreme Court to hear its appeal against a tribe that wants to build a casino near the city...
5/10/2011
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Glendale to appeal casino legal losses
(Arizona) -- The city of Glendale has lost most rounds in its legal fight to stop the Tohono O'odham Indian Nation from building a casino at 95th and Northern...
5/6/2011
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Closer look at 2 rulings on land planned for casino near Glendale
(Arizona) -- Two court rulings came down this week involving land near Glendale planned for a tribal casino. One was in the Tohono O'odham Nation's favor. The...
5/5/2011
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Judge Blocks Plan for a New O'odham Casino
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation, which controls a 3 million-acre reservation in Arizona, must halt plans to build a casino in the suburbs of Glendale, a...
5/4/2011
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Appeals Court Victory for Tohono O’odham Nation in Battle for Glendale, Arizona Casino
(Arizona) -- The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Tohono O’odham Nation that its land for a proposed casino in Glendale is unincorporated, reported...
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Arizona court rules for tribe on annexation issue
(Arizona) -- A state appeals court has overturned the city of Glendale's annexation of land that includes part of the site of a casino resort planned in the Phoenix...
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Glendale casino plans on hold pending appeal
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation will have to wait until an appeal is settled before moving forward on a reservation and casino near Glendale's sports and...
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Injunction blocks changes in Ariz. casino dispute
(Arizona) -- A judge says the legal landscape in a dispute over a southern Arizona Indian tribe's casino-project planned in the Phoenix area will remain the same...
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Tohono O'odham Nation Scores Major Legal Victory Over Glendale; One Step Closer to West Valley Casino
(Arizona) -- The Arizona Court of Appeals has delivered a blow to Glendale officials trying to block the Tohono O'odham Nation from building a resort-style casino...
5/3/2011
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Appeals court rules for Tohono O’odham in casino battle
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O’odham Nation has won another round in its legal and political fight with the city of Glendale over the tribe’s plans to build a...
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Ruling: Glendale has no claim to land at proposed casino site
(Arizona) -- A three-judge panel ruled Tuesday that Glendale has no claim on 46 acres that run through the site of a planned tribal casino. The panel overturned a...
4/30/2011
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Glendale mayor rejects idea to partner with tribe on Coyotes
(Arizona) -- The idea that one of Glendale's problems could help create a solution was broached by the Goldwater Institute, but shot down by Mayor Elaine Scruggs.
4/21/2011
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Arena fee, Indian money come up in terse Coyotes' talks
(Arizona) -- The Goldwater Institute questioned the cost of the $97 million arena management fee the city of Glendale wants to pay to prospective Phoenix Coyotes buyer...
4/20/2011
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Tohono O’odham Nation requests gaming determination from DOI
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation (Nation) has formally requested the Department of the Interior (DOI) to issue a determination reaffirming that the Nation'...
4/19/2011
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Tribe asks feds to reaffirm land near Glendale OK for casino
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation is asking the U.S. Department of Interior to issue an opinion reaffirming that land it purchased near Glendale is eligible for...
4/15/2011
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OP/ED: Tribes' ability to spawn casinos needs reining in
(Arizona) -- A beneficial aspect of the unique historical relationship between Native American tribes and Congress is that it treats the tribes as sovereign nations,...
4/13/2011
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'Tea party' mum on candidates to run for Glendale City Council
(Arizona) -- The Glendale Tea Party Patriots plan to field candidates to run against the mayor and two council members in next year's City Council election. Glendale...
4/8/2011
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Glendale 'tea party' backing Tohono O'odham casino plan
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation has found an unlikely ally in the Glendale Tea Party Patriots. The Glendale group supports the tribe's proposed casino...
4/6/2011
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Attorneys make arguments to judge on Tohono O'odham land
(Arizona) -- Saying the city of Glendale and others have impure motives, a lawyer for the federal government wants a judge to clear the way for creating an extension of...
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Federal government moves up reservation plans
(Arizona) -- The federal government is moving quickly to create a reservation on tribal-owned land near Glendale by May 16 so the Tohono O'odham can build a casino....
4/5/2011
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Feds move up plans to create reservation land near Glendale
(Arizona) -- The federal government plans to formally create a reservation on tribal-owned land near Glendale on May 16, according to a court document. Once that happens...
3/30/2011
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Council votes to appeal judge’s decision on tribal land
(Arizona) -- Council voted last week during a regular council meeting to ratify the appeal of the Arizona District's Court's decision in the matter of Gila River...
3/25/2011
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Tea Party Patriots to initiate Glendale City Council recall
(Arizona) -- The Glendale Tea Party Patriots voted this week to look into initiating a City Council recall. "Tea party" members said Glendale is wasting...
3/24/2011
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City Council votes to appeal judge’s decision on tribal land
(Arizona) -- Council voted to ratify the appeal of the Arizona District's Court's decision in the matter of Gila River Indian Community v. United States of...
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Glendale City Council OKs city's appeal of ruling on reservation
(Arizona) -- The City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to approve the city's appeal of a court ruling that upheld a federal decision to create an Indian reservation near...
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Glendale to appeal tribal casino ruling, hits back on Phoenix Coyotes
(Arizona) -- The city of Glendale is striking new blows in its fight to prevent a tribal casino from opening at near its arena-stadium area and to keep the Phoenix...
3/23/2011
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City Council ratifies decision to appeal court case for casino
(Arizona) -- Council voted to ratify the appeal of the Arizona District's Court's decision in the matter of Gila River Indian Community v. United States of...
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Mayor discusses budget, Coyotes and casino
(Arizona) -- It was a packed house at First United Methodist Church in downtown Glendale March 15. Close to 70 people were in attendance for Mayor Elaine Scruggs'...
3/17/2011
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Glendale mayor delves into Phoenix Coyotes, casino, budget at meeting
(Arizona) -- On the casino: Scruggs also talked about the city's opposition to "the creation of a sovereign nation within the city of Glendale." The Tohono...
3/15/2011
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Glendale loves a costly fight
(Arizona) -- The ways of Glendale politicians and bureaucrats are odd and mysterious when it comes to sports, whether it is deciding to spend $180-million (all currency...
3/14/2011
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Glendale residents speak up on casino, Phoenix Coyotes deal
(Arizona) -- Glendale residents aired their opinions Tuesday on two of the city's most pressing topics, a proposed Indian casino and the Phoenix Coyotes. The city...
3/11/2011
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Tohono O'odham plans for casino anything but typical
(Arizona) -- Glendale recently lost its legal challenge over the Tohono O'odham Nation's plan to create a reservation near the sports and entertainment district...
3/4/2011
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Court decision clears way for Indian casino in Glendale, opponents to appeal
(Arizona) -- A judge has handed the Tohono O'odham Nation a victory in its quest to building a Las Vegas-style resort-casino on land it purchased in Glendale. The...
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Federal judge rules in favor of Tohono O’odham Nation
(Arizona) -- U.S. District Judge David Campbell handed down his decision March 3 in the case involving Gila River Indian Community, City of Glendale, Arizona legislators...
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Judge Rules in Favor of Indian Tribe in Casino Fight
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation wins this round. A decision by a federal judge could pave the way for a Vegas-style casino and resort in the west valley....
3/3/2011
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Glendale casino dispute: Judge favors tribe in ruling
(Arizona) -- A U.S. District Court judge Thursday upheld a federal decision to designate land in the West Valley as a reservation, opening the door to a tribal casino...
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Tohono O'odham can move ahead with Glendale-area casino
(Arizona) -- The Tohono O'odham Nation won a court battle Thursday that will allow it to proceed on a planned casino near Glendale. A judge upheld federal approval...
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Tohono O'odham Nation One Step Closer to West Valley Resort-Style Casino
(Arizona) -- United States District Judge David Campbell ruled today that the Tohono O'odham Nation's 54-acre property in the West Valley must be taken into...
2/23/2011
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Casino near Glendale opposed by another tribe
(Arizona) -- After more than two years on the sidelines, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community came out Wednesday in opposition to a sister tribe's proposed...
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City, tribe now await federal judge's decision
(Arizona) -- In a federal building last Thursday, there was standing room only for a hearing in federal district Judge David Campbell's sixth-floor courtroom. The...
2/21/2011
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Law professor comments on disputed Glendale casino
(Arizona) -- Professor of Practice Carl Artman, Director of the College of Law’s Economic Development in Indian Country Program, was quoted in a Feb. 3 Republic...
2/17/2011
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Lawsuits everywhere over Tohono O’odham land issue
(Arizona) -- From the time the Tohono O'odham Nation announced its plan for a
resort/casino at 95th and Northern avenues, the word "lawsuit" has
described most of the...
2/15/2011
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Arizona Attorney General Horne Joined by the Gila River Indian Community Sue to Stop Glendale Casino and to Protect the Gaming Compacts
(Arizona) -- Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne and the Gila River Indian Community today announced the filing of a joint lawsuit to stop a Glendale Casino from opening...
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Horne joins opposition to Tohono casino near Glendale
(Arizona) -- Claiming that promises were made, Attorney General Tom Horne asked a federal judge Monday to permanently block the Tohono O'odham Nation from building a...
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