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Judge refuses to name receiver for casino
By Cary Spivak of the Journal Sentinel Posted: Jan. 10, 2010 5:59 p.m. In a ruling that could have a far-reaching impact in Indian country, a federal judge has refused to appoint a receiver for the Lac du Flambeau’s northern Wisconsin casino even though the tribe defaulted on a $50 million bond. The action... »
Skunk Hill stirs souls: Indians concerned with Wood County’s ski hill
The following is a submitted story by one of our readers from 2002 about some of Carol Brown’s work with a previous tribe. 9:04 PM 10/19/02 Susan Lampert Smith Wisconsin State Journal ARPIN – There’s a restless energy in the woods at the end of autumn. Rustling noises, movement just seen out of the... »
Child welfare workers to be held accountable
By Crocker Stephenson of the Journal Sentinel Madison – A law hailed as a transformative step that will raise public knowledge of child abuse and neglect – and hold accountable officials who do a poor job protecting the state’s most vulnerable children – was passed by the Senate and Assembly without opposition Tuesday. The... »
Facilitating the Act of Voting Is Not an Illegal Inducement to Vote
Candidates, political campaigns, and interested organizations potentially walk a thin line when soliciting votes for their candidate or cause. In a democratic system, the illegality of paying an individual to vote for a specific candidate or issue is absolutely unquestioned. The idea of bribing an elector for his vote runs counter to the ideal... »
MIKE CHRISTENSEN SPEAKS OF HONESTY
In the recent Lakeland Times article regarding the results of the primary election being thrown out, Mike Christensen stated ?I just wanted to see that a fair and honest election was held.? »
Sneak meeting on Tuesday
The council had a meeting on Tuesday that again was designed to only serve Carl and Weeders agenda. »