Posted: Feb 21, 2017

Opinion - Why I Support the Wilton Rancheria Casino

ElkGroveNews.Net

We stand at a turning point in our city. While we became a city in 2000, we’ve still retained a small town mindset. Now we have a chance for some real development, development that will boost our city’s economy and pave the way for a vibrant new night life
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Posted: Feb 17, 2017

Federal approval ups the odds for casino in Elk Grove

KCRA

The city of Elk Grove is now one giant step closer to becoming the home of a very controversial casino. The Wilton Rancheria tribe announced Tuesday that it now has the approval of the U.S. government to proceed, changing the odds for a gambling center that could alter the face of Elk Grove forever.
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Posted: Feb 17, 2017

The facts about Wilton Rancheria’s casino project

Sacramento Bee

After 58 years of struggle, Wilton Rancheria is no longer a landless tribe. The placing of 36 acres of land in Elk Grove into federal trust is a testament to the persistence and courage of our members.
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Posted: Feb 14, 2017

Federal government grants Wilton tribe control of land for Elk Grove casino

Sacramento Bee

The Indian tribe that plans to build a casino in Elk Grove announced that the federal government has taken 36 acres that it purchased into trust for the tribe.
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Posted: Feb 1, 2017

Verified: Are casinos dangerous to communities?

abc10

To get a better assessment of the potential dangers of a casino, we looked at violent crime, property crime, drug offenses, DUI arrests and alcohol-related accidents in three areas: Lincoln, Placerville and Rohnert Park — comparing incident rates before and after a big Casino opened its doors.
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Posted: Feb 1, 2017

Local Assemblyman speaks on work ahead for state

Elk Grove Citizen

Cooper noted that his position could potentially include his vote regarding the proposed Wilton Rancheria casino-resort at Highway 99 and Kammerer Road. The tribe, in order to offer gambling, must have a state gaming compact approved by the governor and ratified by the Legislature.
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