by Melissa | May 25, 2021 | Development, GRIC
The Gila River Indian Community innovates for a drought-ridden future by Sharon Udasin | High Country News Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, leader of the Gila River Indian Community, stands in the dry bed of the Gila River outside of Sacaton. J.Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue A...
by Melissa | May 20, 2021 | Coolidge, Government, GRIC
Blackwater Trading Post bill passes in House, Senate up next by Aaron Dorman | Coolidge Examiner Aaron Dorman The Gila River Indian Community’s push to gain territorial rights over the historic Blackwater Trading Post passed a major hurdle last week. On May 12,...
by Melissa | Apr 16, 2021 | Development, Economy, GRIC
GRIC to get fourth casino under new tribal pact with state by Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services Arizona tribes are going to get at least four new casinos — and possibly more — along with more slot machines, more games of chance and the right to take wagers on a...
by Melissa | Mar 9, 2021 | Ak-Chin, Development, Economy, GRIC
Here’s how tribal communities drive development through hospitality by Alison Bailin Batz | Business News In 1988, the U.S. Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), paving the way for the country’s Native American communities to operate casino-style...
by Melissa | Mar 1, 2021 | Economy, GRIC
2021 Arizona State Fair will move to Wild Horse Pass near Chandler 3TV/CBS 5 It’s official. The 2021 Arizona State Fair will be moving away from the fairgrounds at 19th Avenue and McDowell Road to a new home at Wild Horse Pass near Chandler. It is said to be a...
by Melissa | Feb 20, 2021 | Development, GRIC
Gila River Indian Community plans a mammoth neighbor by Paul Maryniak | SanTan Sun New Over the next decade, Chandler will be getting a big new neighbor – a 3,300-acre sports and entertainment complex that could give the Gila River Indian Community a rival to the...
