In November 2020, voters in 56 of Louisiana's 64 parishes approved a referendum to legalize sports betting. Almost one year later, Paragon Casino in Marksville has launched its first wagers on October 6th.
In November 2020, voters in 56 of Louisiana's 64 parishes approved a referendum to legalize sports betting. Almost one year later, Paragon Casino in Marksville has launched its first wagers on October 6th.
Back in March, Deb Haaland was voted in as Interior Secretary, making her the first Native American in U.S. history to serve in a president's Cabinet. Now, 6 months in, Haaland discusses the progress of her federal agency.
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“This investment from the American Rescue Plan will strengthen the public health workforce in Indian Country, support mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment, continue efforts to detect and treat COVID-19, and meet facility and equipment needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Elizabeth Fowler, IHS acting director.
The Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes (RESPECT) Act would repeal 11 discriminatory federal laws for Natives.