Politifact Wisconsin looks into claims by the Menominee Nation that its off-reservation casino would be one of the state's largest employers and its largest taxpayer:
The Menominee contend that "the Kenosha casino would be one of the state’s largest employers and pay more to the state than any other company or Tribe – essentially, it would be Wisconsin’s biggest taxpayer."
It’s a difficult claim to assess, but we found compelling evidence it’s accurate when comparing the projections for a future Kenosha casino with the biggest taxpayers and employers in the state in recent years.
If we get new information on corporate tax payments that is relevant to this item, we’ll revisit our ruling. For now, with the clarifications noted concerning the timing problem inherent in the tribe’s comparison, we rate this Mostly True.
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Menominee tribe says Kenosha casino would be one of Wisconsin’s largest employers and its largest taxpayer
(Politifact Wisconsin 9/10)
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