State wants in on tribal commerce

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2002

The state of Kansas continues to assert jurisdiction over an inter-tribal commerce deal.

The state says the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska owes $1.25 million in taxes for distributing gasoline to three Kansas tribes. Two Winnebago-owned tankers were seized this week.

Winnebago officials say they are willing to take the dispute to court.

Get the Story:
Winnebago Tribe's gasoline tankers impounded in tax dispute with Kansas (The Omaha World-Herald 4/12)
Kansas charges Winnebago chairman (Indian Country Today 4/12)

Relevant Links:
The Winnebago Tribe - http://www.winnebagotribe.com
Kansas Department of Revenue - http://www.ksrevenue.org

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