Tribes, Arnold draw closer to negotiation - 2004-02-04
Negotiators for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and eight Indian tribes have moved forward quickly on a long-term agreement that would expand casino gambling operations while greatly increasing payments to the state, sources reported Tuesday.
The sources stated that a deal could be reached as early as April or May that would protect $500 million from the tribes for next year's deficit-ridden budget and 15 percent of gaming earnings annually for future budgets.
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