• Home
  • News
    • Politics / Govt
    • Legislature
    • Crime / Courts
    • Health / Medicine
    • Archives
  • Sports
    • Badgers
    • Packers
      • Titletown Report
    • Brewers
  • Contact Us
    • Reporters
  • Affiliates
    • Affiliate Support

Wisconsin Radio Network

Wisconsin News and Sports

You are here: Home / Politics / Govt / Assembly approves casino oversight bill

Assembly approves casino oversight bill

April 25, 2007 By WRN Contributor

The State Assembly approves legislation that gives lawmakers a say in where tribal casinos are located. The  bill  would require any off-reservation casino project to be approved by the legislature, a decision currently left in the hands of the governor. State Representative Robin Vos (R-Racine), the sponsor of the bill, says it creates a check and balance that's needed in Wisconsin.

Assembly Democrats opposed the bill during Tuesday's floor session. State Representative Terese Berceau (D-Madison) cited concerns it would lead to a flood of special interest money in the legislature. She also warned that the bill could lead to fighting between the tribes, as they compete to protect their own casinos.

The only two tribes to support the bill are the Forest County Potawatomi and Ho-Chunk Nation , which operate the largest casinos in the state.

The legislation now heads to the State Senate. 

AUDIO: Andrew Beckett reports (MP3 1:08)

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Filed Under: Politics / Govt



Featured Stories

Evers delivers State of the State address

Abortion rights rally highlights Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Bail and benefits questions will be on Wisconsin’s April statewide ballot

Evers issues promised TikTok ban

Johnson, Baldwin both vote ‘yes’ to avert rail strike

TwitterFacebook

Sports Headlines

Giannis breaks franchise scoring record, Bucks beat Nets in OT

Wisconsin’s Davis declares for NBA Draft

Badgers to face Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

Williams likely out for the season with broken hand

Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger

More Sports

Tweets by @WRN

Get our news delivered to your inbox:

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Copyright © 2023 · Learfield News & Ag, LLC