Last June, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rejected a proposal for an off-reservation casino by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Fruitport Township.
At the crux of Whitmer’s decision was a looming decision on federal recognition of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians by the US Department of Interior.
After a lengthy wait, the DOI rejected Grand River Bands recognition request, citing its failure to satisfy one of the seven mandatory criteria for acknowledgement.
Now, Little River Band wants to revisit their proposal for a new casino in Muskegon County.
