Let me start by emphasizing that I like and respect state Sen. Cathy Osten, Reps. Anthony Nolan and Aundre Bumgardner and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler. In fact, I consider all fo.
Tribal leaders and tribal business experts say the global pandemic has been the latest and clearest sign that tribal governments with casinos can't depend solely on slot machines and poker rooms to support future generations.
Hit hard by COVID-19 shutdowns, Native American tribes with casinos are taking a closer look at diversifying their portfolios to help keep their sovereign nations economically strong for future generations.
A bill which would change the name to the Pequot River has full support from the Mashantucket Pequot and Eastern Pequot tribes, but the Mohegan Tribe has voiced concerns.
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