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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
August 20, 2024
Governor Newsom Urges Interior Department to Halt Tribal Gaming Projects
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- Governor Newsom's Office urges Department of the Interior to halt new casino projects proposed by Koi Nation and Scotts Valley Band outside their aboriginal homelands.
- The Governor's Office expresses concern that the Department of the Interior has failed to consider reasonable alternative locations for the proposed casino projects.
- The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria appreciates Governor Newsom's support in protecting tribal sovereignty and cultural resources against the proposed casino projects.
- The projects could have devastating impacts on the rights and cultural resources of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria and other tribes in the area.
Impact - Why it Matters
This news matters because it highlights the conflict between tribal sovereignty and the Department of the Interior's decisions on proposed casino projects, impacting the rights and cultural resources of tribes and local communities.
Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office urged the Department of the Interior not to move forward with new casino projects proposed by the Koi Nation of Northern California and the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians at locations outside of their aboriginal homelands. The Governor’s Office expressed concern that the Department of the Interior could stretch the limits of what is allowed under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to move these proposed casino projects forward, sidestepping the state and ignoring the concerns of other tribes and local communities.
Source Statement
This curated news summary relied on this press release disributed by News Direct. Read the source press release here, Governor Newsom Urges Interior Department to Halt Tribal Gaming Projects
