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State says Tribe in compliance

Helo Hancock, legislative director for the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, introduces the tribe's proposed policing legislation at a hearing on Wednesday; at right is the tribe's lobbyist, Bill Roden. (Betsy Russell)
Helo Hancock, legislative director for the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, introduces the tribe's proposed policing legislation at a hearing on Wednesday; at right is the tribe's lobbyist, Bill Roden. (Betsy Russell)

Helo Hancock, legislative director for the Coeur d'Alene Tribe

COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene Tribe is in compliance with its gaming compact with Idaho, reports Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson.

"I consider them good stewards of their gaming activities and generous neighbors to the communities on or near the reservation as well as to other good causes," wrote Anderson, in an email sent to The Press.

In response to a story published Saturday in The Press, Tribe Legislative Director Helo Hancock also said the Tribe is in compliance with its gaming compact. However, neither Hancock nor Anderson would provide proof of that compliance.

Saturday's story reported that the Tribe will not disclose the details of its contributions of 5 percent of its annual net gaming income to support education. Full Story. Maureen Donlan, Cda Press

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