California Governor Schwarzenegger Statement Regarding Legislative Votes on Tribal Gaming Compacts

06/28/2007 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following statement following the Assembly votes on a new tribal gaming compact with the Yurok tribe and the amended tribal gaming compacts for the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians; the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians tribes:

“I applaud the legislature for working in the best interest of California by approving five compacts today. These compacts, which were negotiated in good faith with sovereign nations, enhance collaboration between local governments, offset environmental impacts and generate significant revenue for the state.

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“While this is a significant step forward, more work still needs to be done. I urge the Assembly to ratify the San Manuel compact, and the legislature to ratify the Big Lagoon and Los Coyotes compacts because every day of delay literally costs the state millions of dollars for the important programs Californians rely upon such as education, public safety and health care.”

Source: California Governor