Feb 17 Local News Native American Tribe Recognition Measure Clears House Committee Georgetown Senator Damon Thayer has been one of the bill’s most outspoken critics. He fears recognition of Native American tribes could lead to casinos in Kentucky, but Representative Meeks says the fears are unfounded. Meeks says under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, only federally-recognized tribes can operate casinos, and only in states that permit gaming. By Tony McVeigh Feb 17 Local News Native American Tribe Recognition Measure Clears House Committee Tony McVeigh