Grand Forks casino bill defeated in North Dakota Senate after ‘cartels’ comment by Sen. Diane Larson
A recent vote in the North Dakota Senate has dashed the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa’s plans to expand their gaming operations into Grand Forks County. Senate Bill 2376 aimed to allow the tribe to develop a $300 million resort and casino, potentially creating hundreds of jobs. However, concerns were raised regarding the tribe’s funding sources, including controversial remarks from Senator Diane Larson. The bill was ultimately defeated, leaving the tribe’s ambitious project in limbo for now.
This is a bill we’ve been following closely as it would have opened a new avenue of competition among North Dakota’s larger cities.
SB 2376
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 5 of section 54-58-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a tribal-state gaming compact that permits gaming in Grand Forks County.
House Sponsors: Bahl (R, District 17), Davis (D, District 9),
Senate Sponsors: Meyer (R, District 18), Marcellais (D, District 9),
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