Artist's rendering of the proposed Menominee Nation off-reservation casino. Image from Casino Kenosha
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 Related Stories:
Menominee Nation awaits answer on off-reservation casino (10/24)
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