Bipartisan plea: Lawmakers ask Gov. Walker to reconsider Kenosha casino

MADISON (WITI) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking Gov. Scott Walker to change his mind.  They want the governor to know it's not too late to change his position on the a Menominee Tribe casino in Kenosha. But Gov. Walker says that won't happen.

Ten lawmakers, Democrats and Republicans, signed a joint letter to Gov. Walker. They say some of the concerned he expressed about the proposed casino have been addressed. Now, they're hoping the governor will reconsider.

Walker said last Friday, January 23rd he was not going to approve the $800 million casino, citing concerns over potential losses to the state due to terms of a compact with the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe.

CLICK HERE to read the complete letter issued by the bipartisan group

Others invited to participate are Mayor Keith Bosman (City of Kenosha), Kenosha Alderman and Kenosha County Supervisors, representatives from the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, and business, union & construction industry representatives.

Additionally, supporters of the casino project in the Kenosha area on Wednesday launched a petition drive asking Walker to reconsider his decision.

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