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Court sides with Tohono O’odham – again – in fight over Glendale casino
A federal appeals court Friday upheld a lower court’s ruling that prevented the city of Glendale from annexing land in an effort to block a planned Tohono O’odham casino there.
US bill to block tribe’s casino won’t come to vote next week
A bill that would block a casino project now under construction on the west side of the Phoenix area won't come up for a routine approval in the U.S. House of Representatives as expected.
U.S. House, Senate panels forward bills to halt Glendale casino development
The Keep the Promise Act of 2015 – introduced by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Rep. Trent Franks, R-Glendale – would “prohibit gaming activities on certain Indian land in Arizona until the expiration of certain gaming compacts” in 2027.
Report: Legislation blocking West Valley casino could cost taxpayers $1 billion
Federal legislation to block the Tohono O’odham Nation from operating a casino on its Glendale property could cost taxpayers up to $1 billion according to a new report.
Tohono O’odham chairman ‘will not be deterred’ on casino project
Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris Jr. left no doubt during a press conference today that his tribe believes it has the authority to continue building and eventually operate its $400 million West Valley casino, despite the Arizona Department of Gaming’s declaration that it will work to block the project.
Glendale casino fight about far more than one city
If you live miles from the city of Glendale and you believe that the Tohono O’odham Nation’s neighborhood casino will have no impact on you, please think again.
Dissecting the ‘poison pill’: A new West Valley casino can’t trigger it, but tribes remain opposed
In return for tribes’ agreement to limit the number and size of casinos and amount of games offered, the poison pill is designed to protect them against state lawmakers or courts granting non-tribal entities licenses to operate casinos in Arizona.
Glendale mayor urges Congress to halt West Valley casino
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers told a Senate committee Wednesday that unless Congress acts to block a Tohono O’odham Nation casino in his city, residents should prepare for widespread Las Vegas-style gaming throughout the Valley.
Divided Glendale council OKs agreement for casino
A sharply divided Glendale City Council has approved an agreement with a southern Arizona tribe to build a casino adjacent to the suburban city.
Glendale City Council to vote soon on casino plan
The Glendale City Council will consider an agreement next week with the Tohono O'odham Nation over its plan to build a casino resort near the city's sports and entertainment district.
McCain, Flake introduce bill to block new casino
Arizona's two U.S. senators are proposing legislation to block construction of a Phoenix-area casino planned by a southern Arizona tribe.
Setting the record straight on the West Valley casino
Lost in this week’s headlines about the Glendale City Council’s 4-3 vote to no longer oppose the Tohono O’odham Nation’s neighborhood casino are some critical points about what this new casino could mean for Valley neighborhoods and for the Nation’s sister tribes.
