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Budget request directs billions more to Indian Country

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President Joe Biden (File photo) The Biden administration sent its proposed 2023 budget to Congress on March 28 – a $5.8 trillion package that includes billions for Indian Country programs. The Indian Country investments are in many cases increases from previous Biden budgets, which have already been described as historic for tribal

Massachusetts tribe chairwoman appointed to DHS advisory council

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Cheryl Andrews-Maltais, chairwoman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard island in Massachusetts, was appointed March 17 to the Department of Homeland Security advisory council. Andrews-Maltais Andrews-Maltais is among more than 30 new members on the council, which serves as the principal external advisory body to the secretary

Hard Rock sets grand opening date for temporary Virginia casino  

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A model of the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Virginia. (Courtesy Hard Rock International) A temporary full-service casino in Bristol, Virginia, will hold its grand opening July 8. The 30,000-square-foot ‘Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock’ will feature 900 slots, 20 gaming tables and a sportsbook. "We

Hard Rock chosen as Chicago casino finalist

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Rendering of the proposed Chicago Hard Rock casino-resort. (Image via city of Chicago) Hard Rock International (HRI) has been selected as one of three finalists vying to develop Chicago’s first casino-resort. Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced March 22 that HRI joins Bally’s Corp. and Rush Street Gaming for the bid to

Tunnel would connect to Hard Rock Stadium

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The proposed Miami Beach Loop would include an extension to the Hard Rock Stadium. (Image via The Next Miami) As government officials across a growing South Florida grapple with mass transit options for millions of residents and visitors, a unique 6.2-mile transportation tunnel has been proposed in North Miami Beach. The

Seminole Scenes: February 2022

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DOWNTOWN DISTINCTION: Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee announced Feb. 21 that Tallahassee Downtown, which last year unveiled a mural featuring the Seminole Tribe’s first chairwoman Betty Mae Jumper, center, has been designated the February 2022 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. “By hosting a variety of community events

Big Cypress embraces ‘Sunshine’ drive thru

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BIG CYPRESS — Instead of pink hearts for Valentine’s Day, the Big Cypress Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena was festooned with a sunny palette of sunflower yellow for the You Are Sunshine drive thru event Feb. 11. The Big Cypress Council Office changed the Valentine’s Day narrative to one of promoting care,

Chobee volleyball takes second in Miami

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The Chobee Volleyball Academy 14U team reached the championship match at a tournament in Miami in early February with an undefeated record. Chobee lost in the final and earned runner-up honors. The team includes tribal members (in alphabetical order): Preslynn Baker, Miley Jimmie, Alyssa Madrigal, Chaka Yani Smith and Kashyra

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