NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- New Orleans is seeking to preserve Mardi Gras Indian tribes -- mostly black groups who don American-Indian apparel -- that were scattered by Hurricane Katrina.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Virginia's American Indian tribe leaders said they would continue seeking federal recognition after efforts fizzled during the Jamestown Commemoration.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- The California Supreme Court ruled that American-Indian tribes can be sued for violation of campaign disclosure laws.
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Southern California could become home to some of the largest U.S. casinos if a plan to allow four Indian casinos to expand in a big way is approved. A proposal by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger awaiting legislative approval would allow tribes to add up to 19,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- A measure drawn from Republican reformers would tighten a loophole that American Indian tribes had used to increase their lobbying strength, USA Today reported.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Ariz., one of the top recipients of campaign gifts from Indian tribes has no intention of returning the money. Hayworth's chief of staff, Joe Eule, told the Arizona Republic that the congressman has no reason to give any contribution
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- The efforts of many Indian tribes to build casinos in states with no reservations have stirred a national controversy as the industry grows more lucrative.
SACRAMENTO, June 21 (UPI) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Monday signed renegotiated gaming compacts with five California Indian tribes that will funnel $1 billion into the state treasury.
SANTA FE, N.M., March 24 (UPI) -- A judge's order in Washington has delayed millions of dollars in federal mineral royalty payments to state governments and American Indian tribes.
WASHINGTON, March 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments next term on whether the government is required to make contractual payments to Indian health programs.
