The Menominee Nation could hear this week on its controversial off-reservation casino in Wisconsin. The tribe has local support for the $800 million casino in Kenosha. But opposition from two tribes -- the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe and the Ho-Chunk Nation -- could end the project. "This is really taking everything to a new level," Chairman Craig Corn told The Madison Capital Times. "I'm scared for the Menominee. I'm scared for the other members of the other tribes." The Menminees have offered to offset any loses to both tribes, which operate casinos in the area. But Potawatomi and Ho-Chunk say they haven't changed their positions. Gov. Scott Walker (R), who has final say over the project, has said all 11 tribes in the state must come to a "consensus." Get the Story:
Kenosha Casino Debate: The Numbers Game (WUWM 10/21)
UpFront: Legislators differ over impact of proposed Kenosha casino (Wisconsin Business 10/21)
SE Wis. lawmakers push for casino (WHBY 10/21)
Menominee say casino proposal would cover 2 other tribes' losses (The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10/20)
Walker’s casino deadline approaching (The Kenosha News 10/19)
Time running out for Kenosha casino (Wisconsin Radio Network 10/19)
Gov. Walker speaks out on proposed Kenosha casino (WITI 10/19)
Indian law expert: Walker wrong to ask for consensus among tribes on Kenosha casino (The Madison Capital Times 10/19)
Professor: State Will 'Drive a Wedge' Between Indian Nations Over Casino (WUWN 10/18) An Opinion:
Tom Diehl and Peter Peshek: Tom Diehl: Kenosha casino good for state and Menominee tribe (The Wisconsin State Journal 10/20) Bureau of Indian Affairs Documents:
Press Release | Fact Sheet: Menominee Nation Decision | Section 20 Determination: Menominee Nation Off-Reservation Casino
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