Artist's rendering of the proposed Menominee Nation off-reservation casino. Image from Casino Kenosha
It could be a few more days before Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) announces a decision on the Menominee Nation off-reservation casino. Walker said he will consider a range of issues -- including jobs -- before he takes action. “It’s a really important decision,” the governor told WITI. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the casino under the two-part determination provisions of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The law gives Walker veto authority over the project. In the history of IGRA, only three tribes have completed both steps of the process and have opened casinos. One is the the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe, whose off-reservation casino is about 40 miles from Kenosha and whose leaders oppose the Menominee casino. Two additional tribes, both in California, have completed both steps. But they have yet to open casinos due to litigation. Get the Story:
Walker Still Mulling Casino Decision, Promises Daily Updates (WUWM 10/28)
Gov. Walker to lay out thought process on Kenosha casino (WITI 10/28)
Lawmaker hopes delay good for casino (WHBY 10/28)
Gov. Walker taking it slow on Kenosha casino decision (The Milwaukee Business Journal 10/28)
Some Democrats Don’t Agree About Proposed Kenosha Casino (Wisconsin Public Radio 10/28)
Walker to provide daily updates on Kenosha casino consideration (The Kenosha News 10/29)
Gov. Walker: Illinois won't build nearby casino if Kenosha plan rejected (WHBL 10/28)
Gov. Walker downplays prospect of new casino in northern Illinois (The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10/29)
Gov. Walker Talks Job Impact in Latest Casino Update (WBAY 10/29) Bureau of Indian Affairs Documents:
Press Release | Fact Sheet: Menominee Nation Decision | Section 20 Determination: Menominee Nation Off-Reservation Casino Related Stories:
Menominee Nation remains hopeful on off-reservation casino (10/28)
Minnesota Tribes: Don't open doors to off-reservation casino (10/28)
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