Legislators want to discuss balancing the budget - 2004-03-27 The potential for additional casino licenses in Iowa hits home in Webster County like few other state government topics since the constituents legalized riverboat gambling in a Tuesday referendum.
After a lengthy legal battle, the Iowa Supreme Court struck down the state’s two-tiered system of taxing the casinos and racetracks. As a result, the state must compensate the tracks $180 million to $200 million in overpaid taxes. Read the full story at Messenger News
Wealth of Indian casinos spawn battles over tribal membership - 2004-03-27 Hundreds of American Indians are competing for their place on tribal rolls at a time when membership can mean immediate wealth for those who belong to casino-owning tribes.
Many of those who have been removed from tribes in California say the motive is greed - an effort by tribal leaders to lower membership so they can retain more casino profits for themselves and other preferred members. Read the full story at Duluth News Tribune
