Maine lawmakers returning for 2012 session have new member in midst
History will be made when Maine lawmakers return to the State House for their 2012 session and welcome a new member. David Slagger will be seated in the House, becoming Maine’s first Maliseet Indian legislator. The University of Maine doctoral candidate will be sworn in by Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday.
Salt Lake Tribe: Utah Utes keeping logo, nickname
The Utah Utes will remain the Utes and the ‘drum and feather logo,’ will stay, but for how long those Native American symbols will remain symbols of the school is uncertain. Utah announced Monday it was keeping the drum and feather logo, which it has called the ‘circle and feather’ logo for the last two years although it is sensitive to the use of the symbols for native tribes. Utah athletic director Chris Hill said the university made the decision after discussing the logo with various student groups, university administrators and representatives from various Native American tribes.
WNYC: Governor Anderw Cuomo's Gambling Push Opposed by Native American Tribes
Native American gaming interests plan to mount a campaign opposing Governor Andrew Cuomo's call for a "more comprehensive approach" to gambling, saying it would undermine their revenues and violate existing agreements. The governor made the remarks during his State of the State speech, arguing that "over $1 billion of economic activity can be generated." Currently, tribes, such as the Seneca Nation, have exclusive rights to operate casinos in New York, but fear the competition that could result from Cuomo's proposal.
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