Artist's rendering of the proposed Menominee Nation off-reservation casino. Image from Casino Kenosha
Writer wonders why Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) has delayed a decision on the Menominee Nation off-reservation casino:
Last year, Walker not only blew by his own deadlines to make a Kenosha casino decision, but he also waffled on what had been his three non-negotiable conditions before it could be built: Local support for it. Unanimous backing from all Wisconsin tribes. And no “net’ increase in gaming. Why would a governor who has prided himself on making tough decisions keep his finger in the air on the Kenosha casino? Could it be the split in public opinion over that casino? The Jan. 27 Marquette University Law School poll found that 41.9% of those responding supported the casino, but 40.7% opposed it — results that fell within the poll’s margin of error. Maybe a governor in danger of not being re-elected doesn’t want to anger a huge chunk of voters with whatever Kenosha decision he makes.Get the Story:
Steven Walters: Issues get no election-year fixes (The Beloit Daily News 3/11) Bureau of Indian Affairs Documents:
Press Release | Fact Sheet: Menominee Nation Decision | Section 20 Determination: Menominee Nation Off-Reservation Casino Related Stories:
Editorial: Make a decision on Menominee Nation casino project (3/10)
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