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NOVEMBER 3, 2000

The state of Wisconsin and the Menominee Nation have come to an agreement regarding an off-reservation casino in Kenosha.

The tribe has agreed to an 8 percent revenue sharing rate with the state. Other tribes in the state have a 3 percent rate. Neither is as high as the 16 percent required by New Mexico's gaming compacts.

The tribe has also agreed to waive it sovereign immunity.

Attorney General James Doyle critized the agreement, which neither the tribe nor Governor Tommy Thompson publicized. Thompson said he opposes off-reservation casinos if there is significant local dissent. Thompson has final say in any event.

The Ho-Chunk Nation is also upset at the agreement because they tribe opposes expansion of casinos of tribes in the northern part of the state into the southern part.

Get the Story:
Opposition voiced over agreement between Thompson and Menominee (AP 11/3)

Relevant Links:
The Menominee Nation - www.menominee.nsn.us