The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin will have to wait a little longer for a decision on its off-reservation casino.
Gov. Scott
Walker (R) was expected to announce his decision on the $808 million casino in
Kenosha today. But news reports say that won't be happening after all.
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.
Walker has said all 11 tribes in the state must come to a "consensus" before he approves the casino. All but two -- the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe and the Ho-Chunk Nation -- support it.
The Potawatomis operate an off-reservation casino about 40 miles from Kenosha. The Ho-Chunks say the Menominees are infringing on their territory.
Get the Story:
Scott Walker delays casino decision, says it could come as soon as next week
(The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10/25)
Walker delays decision on Kenosha casino proposal
(BizTimes 10/25)
Walker delays announcing decision on whether Menominee can open Kenosha casino
(AP 10/25)
Gov. Walker will not announce decision on Kenosha casino Friday
(WTMJ 10/250
Building contractors urge governor to OK casino
(The Kenosha News 10/25)
Ho-Chunk, Potawatomi continue to stand against Kenosha casino project
(WTAQ 10/24)
Construction workers support proposed Kenosha casino plan
(WITI 10/24)
Walker nears casino decision
(AP 10/24)
An Opinion:
Al Campbell / Curmudgeon's Corner: Waukegan or Kenosha?
(Germantown Now 10/25)
Bureau of Indian Affairs Documents:
Press
Release | Fact
Sheet: Menominee Nation Decision | Section
20 Determination: Menominee Nation Off-Reservation Casino
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