State seeks more money from Menominee casino

Friday, October 8, 2004  

The state of Wisconsin is seeking at least 7 percent of net revenues from a proposed Menominee Nation casino.

The off-reservation casino has been in the works for several years. But recent developments involving compacts and revenue-sharing have pressured the state to ask the tribe for more money.

Administration Secretary Marc Marotta, who negotiates tribal compacts, says the state should get at least 7 percent. Assembly Speaker John Gard, a Republican, demands 25 percent of net revenues.

Republicans were behind a successful court challenge to compacts Gov. Jim Doyle (D) signed with the tribes. Among other complaints, they said the tribes weren't paying enough.

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State negotiators seek greater share of proposed Kenosha casino profits (The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 10/8)