Rob Zaleski: Labor got burned but backs casino - 2004-02-07
Just so there is not confusion about my own sentiments, allow me me admit up front that I don't think having a casino on Madison's southeast doorstep is a wise idea.

But it's my guess that even some who think it's a terrific idea found it somewhat ironic that the South Central Federation of Labor, an umbrella organization representing about 26,000 unionized teachers, skilled trades workers and government employees, recently encouraged its members to vote yes on the Feb. 17 referendum.
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D'Iberville Casino Plan OK'd At Last - 2004-02-07
Plans for a casino in D'Iberville, after almost a decade of wrangling with environmental and other concerns, cleared a final governmental hurdle on Thursday, with Secretary of State Eric Clark saying he and developers had reached a lease agreement on public tidelands the project will occupy.

"I'm pleased to report that we have reached an agreement in principle on a tidelands lease for the D'Iberville casino project," Clark said. "I believe our agreement will benefit the city of D'Iberville. All parties also recognize that the height of any development on the Back Bay must not threaten the mission of Keesler Air Force Base. Attorneys for both sides are writing up the details now, and we look forward to making an announcement soon."
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