Two tribes that are opposing the Menominee Nation off-reservation casino donated $193,400 to Republican groups that have helped Gov. Scott Walker
(R), who will make a final decision on the proposal.
The Forest County Potawatomi
Tribe has donated $150,900 to the Republican Governors Association since July 2011, including $50,000 in February, Wisconsin Democracy reported.
The Potawatomis, along with the Ho-Chunk Nation, also contributed a total of $42,500 to the Republican State Leadership Committee.
Walker has said all 11 tribes in the state must come to a consensus on the Menominee casino.
Get the Story:
Big Money Blog: Walker's Casino Approval Strategy Likely To Benefit Large GOP Donors
(Wisconsin Democracy 9/3)
Grothman says no new casinos needed
(Wisconsin Radio Network 9/3)
An Opinion:
Glenn Grothman : New casino would be a big mistake
(The Fond du Lac Reporter 9/4)
Relevant Documents:
Fact
Sheet | Section
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