Off-Reservation Casino Site Causing Controversy - 2004-01-23
In Lafayette County, many are frustrated, upset and disappointed with Gov. Jim Doyle. They fear he may be trumping their chances for opening a casino
by giving Dane County first crack at Las Vegas-style gambling.
People in Lafayette County saw unemployment go as high as nine percent this past year, and strongly feel they got all of their necessary items in order long before the latest round of casino talks in Madison.
Over three years ago, the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Superior Chippewa pursued its deal with the state to anchor an off-tribal-land casino, and it picked Shullsburg.
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