Senator Baldwin Applauds Biden Administration’s Approval of Casino in Beloit
Decision allows Ho-Chunk Nation to move forward with construction of long-anticipated casino project
WISCONSIN – Today, the Department of the Interior (DOI) approved the Ho-Chunk Nation’s application for a casino in Beloit. The announcement comes after Senator Baldwin has advocated to three different administrations for the DOI to approve the project, citing the anticipated economic impact on Beloit, Rock County, and the State of Wisconsin, as well as increased revenue for the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Ho-Chunk Nation first submitted an application for the project with the DOI’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in 2012, with Senator Baldwin’s support. Senator Baldwin has since advocated for the DOI to approve the project expeditiously, writing multiple letters to the DOI Secretaries. The City of Beloit, Rock County and surrounding towns have long-supported this project because of anticipated job growth in the area, particularly as Rock County’s unemployment rate remains high.
An online version of this release is available here.
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