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Wisconsin legislature may get say in gaming deals27 September 2007WISCONSIN -- As reported by the Badger Herald: "The Wisconsin Legislature may get the opportunity to say "no dice" to future gaming agreements with Indian tribes if legislative proposals by two state Republicans becomes law. "Sen. Ted Kanavas, R-Brookfield, reintroduced a joint resolution Friday that would amend the state's constitution to require the Senate to 'advise and consent' to any deals with Indian tribes, as well as other states and nations. "On Monday, Rep. Robin Vos, R-Caledonia, called upon the Senate to hold hearings on a proposed bill which, if passed, would grant the Legislature increased oversight of off-reservation casinos. "Currently, decisions on casinos are made by Gov. Jim Doyle and his administration. "Both legislators cited a report released earlier this month by the state's Legislative Audit Bureau, which found the Division of Gaming was unaware of numerous discrepancies between amounts of money counted by electronic gaming machines and the amount actually collected by casino employees..." |