Jun
23
2010
Kathryn participated in a "roundtable" discussion of hot topics in tribal gaming for a future issue of the Gaming Law Review&Economics. Other roundtable panelists were attorneys Heidi Staudenmaier, Mike McBride, and Gabe Galanda. Steve Zweig, the new managing editor for GLRE, moderated the roundtable. Topics included off-reservation gaming, land acquisition, revenue sharing, and the NIGC. Look for a transcript of the roundtable discussion in the next issue of the GLRE. NIGC
Much Ado About "Little," & Steve's Quoted in ABC News Blog
Apr
3
2010
Last month, Interior Secretary Salazar tapped Daniel J. Little for the National Indian Gaming Commission, to finally fill the third seat on the Commission. But Little may not be writing a nice thank you note to the Secretary and the President anytime soon.NIGC Understaffed . . . Again
Feb
17
2010
The National Indian Gaming Commission is once again understaffed, with only two members -- and one of those an interim Chair. Commissioner Norm DesRosiers' three-year term has ended, leaving the NIGC with interim Chair George Skibine and brand-new Commissioner Steffani Cochran.With the exception of the few weeks that DesRosiers and Cochran overlapped, this once again leaves the NIGC with only two of the three commissioner positions filled -- a situation that has become par for the course, as one commissioner position has been open for more than two years.
Skibine on His Role as Interim NIGC Chair
Nov
20
2009
George Skibine, the interim Chair of the NIGC, recently spoke publicly about his role -- or perhaps lack thereof. He said he expects his interim appointment to be short -- "seven months – max" -- and that during that time, he will not make any significant changes. "We're not going to have any regulations while I'm there," he said, indicating that the NIGC would not amend or promulgate regulations under his interim leadership.NIGC Chair Phil Hogen to Step Down; George Skibine to Serve as Interim Chair
Sep
25
2009
Long-time chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission Phil Hogen has announced his retirement, though no specific date for his departure from the NIGC has been set. He will get a nice reception on Friday, Oct. 2, though, marking his 25 years of service in the federal government, including nine years with the NIGC.Indian Gaming Keynote & Panel at UND
Sep
19
2009
On September 15, the University of North Dakota hosted its first-ever Distinguished Public Administrator in Residence event, co-sponsored by the UND School of Law and the UND College of Business and Public Administration.Phil Hogen, the long-time chair of the NIGC, was our Distinguished Public Administrator. Professors Richard Missens and Bob Kayseas, both from the School of Business and Public Administration at First Nations University of Canada, were our distinguished guests.
NIGC Chair Phil Hogen at UND
Sep
14
2009
In anticipation of NIGC Chair Phil Hogen's visit to the University of North Dakota as our first-ever Distinguished Public Administrator in Residence, we've gathered some interesting links relating to Hogen's recent appearances in the news.NIGC website
Hogen Rejects Committee's Request for Technical Advisors
White House Reportedly Vetting Candidates for NIGC Chair
