WBUR Newsroom Election 2008 CommonHealth Blog Radio Boston Blog Boston Weather Climate Connections BBC World News NPR Top Stories NPR's Morning Edition NPR Topics: Books NPR Topics: Movies Fresh Air All Things Considered Marketplace Submit a News Tip RSS Feeds Podcasts Environmental Concerns over Casino By Fred Thys Listen to story (Real Audio) BOSTON, Mass. - March 26, 2008 - While the Massachusetts House has rejected Governor Patrick's casino proposal, the Mashpee Wampanoag can still proceed with their plans for a gambling facility. The Indian tribe is doing so under federal laws, But the Mashpee Wampanoags' casino proposal in Middleborough is meeting environmental objections. The Massachusetts Audubon Society is asking the Bureau of Indian Affairs to make the Mashpee consider alternative sites. That recommendation came at a public hearing in Middleborough last night. WBUR's Fred Thys reports. Audio for this story will be available on WBUR's web site later today. RELATED LINKS Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe's web site See the new site plan for the Mashpee's proposed Middleborough casino.    From The WBUR Newsroom State Street May Pay for Risky Investments BOSTON, Mass. (May 09, 2008) Boston-based State Street Corporation may end up paying far more than it's prepared for over its involvement in the sub-prime mortgage crash. State Rejects Home Insurance Hike BOSTON (May 09, 2008) State officials have rejected a plan by the state's home insurer of last resort to hike premiums by about 13 percent. Speculation Over Speaker DiMasi BOSTON, Mass. (May 09, 2008) Amid ethics questions and as some lawmakers jockey for his job, House Speaker Sal DiMasi is keeping a low profile at the State House. We'll report on the speculation over his leadership. Lacrosse v Baseball BOSTON, Mass. (May 08, 2008) In the heart of Red Sox Nation, many high school baseball players are switching to another sport instead. We report on the explosive growth of lacrosse, by almost 60 percent in the last six years.