Tuesday’s annual State of the Tribes address included pointed requests for lawmakers.
Red Cliff Chippewa Chair Nicole Boyd says estimates suggests Wisconsin residents are spending hundreds of millions of dollars via unlawful and unregulated sports betting platforms located outside the state.
“This means that the state sees no financial benefit despite being heavily used by Wisconsin residents,” Boyd said.
Boyd called on lawmakers to pass legislation to allow tribes to offer mobile sport betting. She also asked the state to finally legalize medical marijuana and hemp products containing THC.
“Wisconsinites are beyond ready and growing more impatient with lawmakers every day on this topic,” Boyd said.
Boyd also asked for action to address gun violence and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.