State appealing tribal gas ruling

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2002

The state of Kansas is appealing a court decision to halt taxes against the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the state. The state claims the tribe owes $1.25 million in gas distribution taxes.

Lance Morgan, chief executive officer of Ho-Chunk Inc., the tribe's economic development corporation, was in Kansas last week. He spoke at a tribal sovereignty conference.

Kansas has a separate gas tax case involving the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Ho-Chunk Inc owns Indianz.Com and AllNative.Com.

Get the Story:
Man wanted for business skills (The Topeka Capital-Journal 9/2)

Relevant Links:
The Winnebago Tribe - http://www.winnebagotribe.com

Related Stories:
Conference focuses on Indian law (8/30)
Kan. Indian gas tax case delayed (8/28)
Winnebago executive to appear in Kan. (8/27)
Winnebago Tribe welcomes gas tax decision (7/12)
State ordered to return tribal property (7/11)
Winnebago Tribe wants property back (5/21)
Court halts tax on tribe (5/18)
Company was distributing to tribe (4/16)
Court action planned in tax dispute (4/15)
Winnebago leaders ordered arrested (4/12)
Fight expected over gas taxes (4/11)
Winnebago Tribe's gas trucks seized (4/10)
PEOPLE features 'Native Son' (3/29)
Winnebago Tribe lauded for tax pact (1/30)
Winnebago Tribe recognized for economic success (12/14)
Winnebago Tribe gets top honor (12/13)
Harvard 'impressed' by Winnebago Tribe (10/18)
Winnebago Tribe seeking top honor (10/17)
Ho-Chunk Inc. finalist in awards program (8/30)
Winnebago Tribe discusses gas tax (5/23)
Hackers hit Indianz.Com, government sites (4/30)
Winnebago Tribe may be headed for tax battle (2/6)
Neb. gaming amendment debated (2/6)
Neb. gaming amendment hearing today (2/5)
Ho-Chunk Inc. wins award (11/16)
Economic development discussed (11/16)