After Gov. Scott Walker delayed his decision on the Menominee tribe’s plan for a casino in Kenosha last week, he promised Monday to keep the public informed as he weighs the issues regarding the proposal.
Walker originally said he wanted to release his decision after the Menominee tribe submitted results of its efforts to reach a tribal consensus on the project Oct. 22, but the number of arguments over the proposed casino caused him to change his mind.
He said in a statement he takes the review “very seriously” and wants an open and transparent process while reviewing the request.
One of the questions he reviewed was whether a new casino in Illinois would emerge if a casino was not approved in Kenosha. According to information from the state Division of Gaming, there is no threat of competition from Illinois.
Walker promised to provide more updates as he reviews the various casino issues.
