In one form or another, jobs could be coming to the former Dairyland racing facility in Kenosha. The Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting that Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian confirmed he has […]
Tag: Kenosha Casino
Posted inCommunity
Take Our Poll: What Do You See for Failed Casino Site?
Now that the proposed $800 million Menominee Tribe and Hard Rock Group casino is never going to happen, Kenosha city officials have their eyes focused firmly on the future. Jeff […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
Opinion: Players & Taxpayers Shouldn’t Pay for Arena, Owners Should
**Editor’s Note: This article is the opinion of the author. Gov. Scott Walker’s budget for the 2015-2017 biennial includes a proposal for $220 million in state bonds to help pay for […]
Posted inBusiness, Government
After Casino Rejection, Menominee Weigh Legal Options, Growing Marijuana
After Gov. Scott Walker refused to change his mind this week about a proposed $800 million Kenosha casino, leaders of the Menominee Tribe are weighing their options; whether or not […]
Posted inBusiness, Government
Opinion: Gov. Walker is Lying About Casino Rejection
Gov. Scott Walker is not being honest with Wisconsin residents about his reasons for rejecting the Kenosha casino, costing the southeastern most corner of Wisconsin up to 10,000 jobs and the […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
Opinion: Don’t Let Illinois Get Our Jobs, Approve the Casino
**Editor’s Note: This story contains opinions of the author. The Menominee Tribe is turning up the heat on Gov. Scott Walker about reversing his rejection of a proposed Kenosha casino […]
Posted inBusiness, Government
UPDATE: Walker Not Budging On Kenosha Casino Decision
The Menominee Tribe said it would front a $220 million bond Governor Scott Walker proposed making to help build a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in Milwaukee, if Walker allows the […]
Posted inBreaking, Government
Menominee Tribe To Double Down With Arena Offer To Snag Kenosha Casino
The Menominee Tribe wants to make a deal with Governor Scott Walker: approve the $800 million Kenosha casino and in return the tribe is expected to offer to pay $220 million for a […]
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Walker: Casino Rejection ‘In Best Interest’ of Taxpayers
Gov. Scott Walker late Friday afternoon doubled down on his reasons for rejecting the Kenosha casino, saying there are “a hundred million” of them and placing the blame with former […]
Posted inCommunity, Government
Opinion: Walker Needs to Reveal Real Reason for Casino Rejection
Gov. Scott Walker owes the residents of Racine and Kenosha counties and the Menominee Tribe the real reason he rejected the proposed $800 million Kenosha casino, thousands of jobs and the […]
Posted inBusiness, Government
Boycott Potawatomi Page, Casino Petition on Facebook
A group of citizens angry with Gov. Scott Walker’s rejection of a Hard Rock Casino in Kenosha is trying to harness the power and reach of social media to put […]
Posted inBusiness, Government
Update: Walker Responds to Lawmakers Asking for Kenosha Casino
**Updated 6 p.m. Lawmakers from across Southeast Wisconsin and from both sides of the aisle are urging Gov. Scott Walker to reconsider his rejection of the proposed Kenosha casino. Walker […]
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Local Reaction To Walker’s Kenosha Casino Decision
Racine-area elected officials from both sides of the aisle expressed their disappointment with Gov. Scott Walker decision to reject the Menominee Tribe’s proposed Kenosha casino. Saying the potential risk to state […]
Posted inBusiness, Government
Walker Rejects Kenosha Casino
Gov. Scott Walker has rejected the Menominee Tribe’s proposed Kenosha casino. Saying the potential risk to state taxpayers is too great, Walker rejected the project, jsonline.com is reporting. “After a […]