Gov. Scott Walker delayed his decision on the Menominee tribe’s off-reservation casino proposal Friday, according to a statement from his spokesperson Tom Evenson.
The Menominee tribe met the Oct. 22 deadline Walker set to submit the results of their efforts to get a tribal consensus on the project, according to the statement, but Walker is continuing to review the proposal.
Although the Menominee casino received approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior Aug. 23, Walker can weigh his veto power under legislation outlining the requirements to establish a casino outside reservation borders.
The tribe said the casino, which would be located in the Kenosha, Wis. area, would contribute to economic development and provide jobs.
Menominee Tribal Chairman Craig Corn said in a statement Friday the tribe respects Walker’s decision and wants all stakeholders to understand the casino’s importance to the Menominee tribe.
“We seek to help our members be lifted out of poverty and have the opportunity to build a better life for themselves,” Corn said in the statement.
