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Osage Nation Set to Build $17 Million Sports Complex Park in Pawhuska
November 15, 2022
KOCO OKC

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new OKANA Resort in OKC
October 31, 2022

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Indianz.Com

Expanding broadband access connects the Cherokee past and future

October 26, 2022
The Oklahoman

Local support is important for victims who attempt to leave abusers

October 26, 2022
Play USA

Chickasaw Nation Gets Rare Gaming Approval

October 25, 2022
Tulsa World

Christmas film starring Candace Cameron Bure makes Cherokee Nation history

October 21, 2022
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

COVID-19 Bivalent Boosters Now Available at Choctaw Nation Health Clinics

October 18, 2022
The Duncan Banner

Free flu vaccine drive-thru clinic coming to Fairgrounds

October 16, 2022
Tulsa World

$141M in grants awarded to five Oklahoma tribes to expand wireless technology

October 11, 2022
Construction Equipment Guide

Cherokee Nation Utilizes Unique Bridge Construction

October 5, 2022
Bartlesville Radio

Cherokee Nation to Build Career Campus

October 5, 2022
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Choctaw Nation Announces Expansion and Remodel of Health Clinic in McAlester

August 24, 2022
KFOR OKC

Cherokee Nation using innovative method to replace bridge

August 23, 2022
Tulsa World

Cherokee Nation construction push prompts call for contractors, laborers

August 13, 2022
The Oklahoman

Shawnee's FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival is set to take flight

August 12, 2022
KWTV OKC

Cherokee Nation Working On Nearly 50 Construction Projects Across 14 Counties

August 1, 2022
KOTV Tulsa

Osage Nation Receives New Fire Truck

July 27, 2022
Owasso Reporter

‘A place where magic happens’: Cherokee Nation celebrates opening of Owasso film studio

July 22, 2022
Tulsa World

Cherokee Businesses to contribute $10 million for expansion of tribe's law enforcement

July 12, 2022
The Oklahoma City Sentinel

Shawnee’s 5th annual Firelake Fireflight Balloon Fest takes off Aug. 12

July 11, 2022
KRMG

Cherokee Nation contributes $1M to Nowata project for safe, clean drinking water

June 16, 2022
KSLA

Choctaw Nation hopes to bring major economic development to Okla. with new gaming facility

June 14, 2022
The Ada News

Artesian Arts Festival returns June 25

May 25, 2022
Poteau Daily News

Choctaw Development Fund Awards More Than $23,000 to Town of Antlers

May 25, 2022
The Oklahoman

Here’s how one Oklahoma tribe is fighting inflation

May 23, 2022
KRMG

Cherokee Nation contributes $476,000 to northeastern Oklahoma rural fire departments

May 23, 2022
Fortune

The surprising heart of drone technology is on the Choctaw reservation in Oklahoma

May 21, 2022
The Shawnee News-Star

CPN announces August dates for Fireflight Balloon Fest

April 16, 2022
KOSU

Osage Nation joins with city, county for economic development projects

April 7, 2022
KFOR OKC

Cherokee Nation gives millions of dollars to school districts in Oklahoma

April 6, 2022
KOSU

Citizen Potawatomi Nation makes history in Oklahoma with new professional basketball team

April 5, 2022
The Oklahoman

An aquarium in Oklahoma City? Chickasaw Nation eyes aquarium, stadium near OKANA Resort

March 26, 2022
The Oklahoman

New report captures economic impact of tribal nations in Oklahoma

March 24, 2022
KOSU

Oklahoma tribes boast billions in economic impact in new report

March 23, 2022
Cherokee Phoenix

CN nears finish line on high dollar health care investments

March 23, 2022
Poteau Daily News

Choctaw Nation anxious to participate in FAA's Emerging Aviation Program

February 25, 2022
Cherokee Phoenix

CN reaches 100K mark in COVID-19 vaccines, boosters

February 23, 2022
WCPO

Quapaw Nation aims to clean up polluted Oklahoma town

February 23, 2022
The Ada News

Chickasaw Foundation partners with Citizens Bank of Ada in fight against food insecurity for school-aged children

February 19, 2022
Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Nation Celebrates $2 Million in 2021 Contributions to Community Partners

February 16, 2022
The Oklahoman

Could Hochatown, Oklahoma, be the next Branson, Missouri? Some people think so

February 10, 2022
KTEN

Choctaw and Bryan County law enforcement now cross-deputized

February 8, 2022
Tahlequah Daily Press

Hoskin signs law investing over $54M to bolster Cherokee Nation EMS, stabilize Adair County EMS

February 1, 2022
The Oklahoman

Intergovernmental engagement in Indian country benefits all Oklahomans

January 29, 2022
The Journal Record

Merger creates largest tribally owned bank in the U.S.

January 26, 2022
The Journal Record

Medical school addressing need for rural physicians

January 26, 2022
Tulsa World

The Supreme Court has spoken (again); Let us move forward

January 26, 2022
KWTV OKC

Work Begins On Chickasaw Resort Planned For Downtown OKC

January 23, 2022
Tahlequah Daily Press

Cherokee Nation, Vinita community dedicate refurbished school building

January 15, 2022
The Journal Record

Choctaw Nation to develop resort in McCurtain County

January 14, 2022
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma is stronger with tribal partnerships

January 9, 2022
The Ada News

Chickasaw Nation offers pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 5-11 beginning Jan. 10

January 5, 2022
Tulsa World

Tribal investments in health care should boost Oklahoma's prospects

January 2, 2022
The Shawnee News-Star

Absentee Shawnee Tribe puts two mobile medical units in service

December 30, 2021
California News Times

The Modoc Nation of Oklahoma and Texas Medical Technology have confirmed a cooperative venture

December 30, 2021
Tulsa World

Hunting, fishing compact fight with tribes an unnecessary self-inflicted wound

December 18, 2021
The Journal Record

Cherokees to build $400M hospital in Tahlequah, smaller clinic

December 15, 2021
The Ada News

Chickasaw Nation No Hunger Holiday slated for Dec. 10

December 7, 2021
OKCTalk

Additional details revealed for $300 million resort

November 28, 2021
The Shawnee News-Star

Citizen Potawatomi Nation makes final 2021 contribution to Pottawatomie schools, Family Justice Center

November 27, 2021
KTUL

Reba McEntire to open restaurant in Atoka in partnership with city, Choctaw Nation

November 27, 2021
KTEN

Chickasaw Nation hosts COVID vaccine clinics for kids

November 20, 2021
Red Lake Nation News

Choctaw Development Fund Awards $200,000 to Town of Coalgate

November 16, 2021
The Oklahoman

Embracing complexity is key to understanding Oklahoman identity

November 14, 2021
The Shawnee News-Star

Pediatric COVID vaccine clinic set Nov. 19 in Shawnee

November 13, 2021
The Ada News

PCHD and Chickasaw Nation deliver 600 influenza vaccine doses

October 30, 2021
The Journal Record

Native American tribes setting leadership standard

October 29, 2021
The Ada News

Drive-thru flu shots available at no-charge to the public

October 27, 2021
KOCO OKC

Chickasaw Nation to build $300M resort near First Americans Museum in OKC

October 21, 2021
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

All Garvin County law enforcement now cross-deputized with Chickasaw Lighthorse Police

October 14, 2021
KTUL

Cherokee Nation offering free flu shots to community

October 8, 2021
Cherokee Phoenix

Cherokee Nation announces cultural, tourism facility in Vinita

October 1, 2021
KFOR OKC

Citizen Potawatomi Nation announces new professional basketball team

September 30, 2021
The Shawnee News-Star

Citizen Potawatomi Nation makes third 2021 quarterly contribution to schools, FJC

September 28, 2021
The Shawnee News-Star

City of Shawnee and Citizen Potawatomi Nation launch Shawnee Aligned initiative

September 22, 2021
MSN

'Momentous occasion': People from all 39 Oklahoma tribes celebrate OKC's new First Americans Museum

September 19, 2021
The Oklahoman

Chickasaw Nation continues leadership, partnerships through challenges

September 19, 2021
The Oklahoman

First Americans Museum spent years learning from Oklahoma tribes before opening

September 16, 2021
Cherokee Phoenix

Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah officials open road improvement project

September 12, 2021
Tulsa World

'A love letter to our communities': First Americans Museum to open Sept. 18

September 12, 2021
The Norman Transcript

Oklahoma tribes pivot to booster shots in COVID-19 battle

August 30, 2021
MetroFamily Magazine

One Place, Many Nations – the new First Americans Museum in OKC

August 28, 2021
Forbes

This High Tech Tribe Will Bring Drone Deliveries To Rural Areas

August 24, 2021
KTEN

Durant wastewater plant saving taxpayer dollars

August 20, 2021
The Ada News

COVID-19 testing and vaccinations return to Chickasaw Nation Emergency Operations Facility in Ada

August 19, 2021
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma's Indian gaming industry pays record $167 million to state

August 18, 2021
The Shawnee News-Star

FireLake Foods celebrates 20 years

August 17, 2021
The Daily Ardmoreite

Chickasaw Nation and community answer call for blood donations with intertribal blood drive challenge

August 13, 2021
fourstates homepage

Tribe giving Oklahoma students free school supplies

August 7, 2021
The Daily Ardmoreite

Bringing the world to Ardmore: $124 million development plan for Global Transportation & Industrial Park of Oklahoma coming to Airpark

August 4, 2021
Business Wire

$124 Million Development Plan Will Transform Ardmore Industrial Airpark into International, Multimodal Logistics Hub

August 4, 2021
KTUL

Cherokee Nation finishes $40K Wiley Street renovation project

July 29, 2021
KTUL

Cherokee Nation providing $250K to help rebuild Vian community

July 28, 2021
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Cherokees to give to bridge funding

July 26, 2021
KTEN

Chickasaw Cultural Center reopens after COVID hiatus

July 24, 2021
The Oklahoman

'Our history, the way we want it to be told': Choctaw cultural center opens in Oklahoma

July 22, 2021
The Shawnee News-Star

FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival take to the skies over Shawnee this August

July 21, 2021
The Ada News

Chickasaw Nation Gov Anoatubby leads groundbreaking for Chickasaw Community Bank, Oklahoma City

June 29, 2021
The Daily Ardmoreite

Johnston County sheriff offers unique insight into cross-deputation agreements

June 27, 2021
Commercial UAV News

Defining the “Art of the Possible” for Drone Technology with James Grimsley

June 15, 2021
Tulsa World

Opinion: How one small Oklahoma tribe showed it could help beat COVID-19

June 12, 2021
Choctaw Nation

Choctaw Nation to Help Local Water Utilities

June 1, 2021
McAlester News-Capital

Choctaw Nation gives to McAlester and Pittsburg County

May 27, 2021
KFOR OKC

Cherokee Nation offering COVID-19 vaccine to Oklahomans 12-years-old and up

May 20, 2021
The Duncan Banner

Chickasaw Nation expands vaccination availability to ages 12 and older

May 19, 2021
Cherokee Phoenix

Cherokee Nation disburses $476K to 136 northeast Oklahoma fire departments

May 18, 2021
KJRH

Osage Nation helps fight food shortages

May 17, 2021
Muskogee Phoenix

Cherokee Nation Entertainment partners with Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

May 15, 2021
Tahlequah Daily Press

Cherokee Nation donates nearly $37K to Adair County law enforcement agencies

May 11, 2021
KFOR OKC

Largest national bank owned by Native American tribe acquires bank that has locations in Oklahoma City, Midwest City

April 30, 2021
The Ada News

City of Ada approves cooperative agreement with Lighthorse police

April 27, 2021
NonDoc

‘Get it done’: Rural Oklahoma schools are a labor of love

April 27, 2021
The Oklahoman

Gov. Bill Anoatubby: Better to light a candle for a brighter future

April 25, 2021
The Oklahoman

'There’s not an offseason': Native Americans lead efforts to get Oklahoma voters registered

April 22, 2021
Muskogee Phoenix

Cherokee Nation unveils first rural electric transit buses, first electric school bus in region

April 20, 2021
McAlester News-Capital

Tribe's public safety director details cross-deputization

April 17, 2021
Kiowa County Press

Oklahoma tribal activity is ninth-largest industry in state

April 16, 2021
The Oklahoman

OSU, Cherokee Nation collaboration could improve health care in rural NE Oklahoma

April 15, 2021
The Oklahoman

How Choctaw Nation, blood institute are helping COVID-19 patients

April 15, 2021
The Oklahoman

'Had we not treated them, they'd be blind.' OKC institute, tribes fight eye disease

April 15, 2021
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma tribes say mitigation efforts resulted in lower COVID infections

April 15, 2021
The Oklahoman

Choctaw Nation is an economic driver for southeastern Oklahoma

April 8, 2021
The Oklahoman

'We believe a rising tide lifts all ships,' Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby says

April 8, 2021
Enid News & Eagle

Cherokee Nation provides record $6.3M to 107 school districts during virtual Public School Appreciation Day

April 7, 2021
The Journal Record

Office Visit: Tribal kindness

April 6, 2021
The Oklahoman

Tribes deliver big economic lift to Oklahoma communities

April 5, 2021
KOSU

NASA Taps OSU, Three Tribal Nations To Develop STEM Curriculum

March 29, 2021
Pawhuska Journal-Capital

City, Osage Nation to help water district

March 28, 2021
KJRH

How Ottawa Co. tribes are helping citizens in 4 states receive vaccinations

March 26, 2021
The Oklahoman

Chickasaw Nation's COVID-19 response helped lower infection rates, tribal expert tells Congress

March 24, 2021
OKC VeloCity

Stories to tell: First Americans Museum announces opening date

March 24, 2021
The Oklahoman

Bill Anoatubby: Another milestone toward defeating the pandemic

March 21, 2021
KOSU

'Viruses Don't Respect Tribal Citizenship': Tribal Nations Expand Vaccine Availability

March 19, 2021
New Canaan Advertiser

Muscogee (Creek) Nation offering vaccines to Oklahoma adults

March 19, 2021
Newsweek

Oklahoma's Chickasaw Nation Now Vaccinating Non-Members, Including Those From Out of State

March 17, 2021
CNN

Anyone in Oklahoma can now get the Covid-19 vaccine, thanks to several Native tribes

March 16, 2021
KOCO OKC

Chickasaw Nation offers virus vaccine to all in Oklahoma

March 13, 2021
KTUL

Osage Nation offering vaccine for anyone over 18

March 11, 2021
fourstates homepage

Quapaw Nation and Downstream Casino Resort host mass vaccination events March 17 and April 13

March 11, 2021
Tahlequah Daily Press

Cherokee Nation opens COVID-19 vaccines to public living within 14-county reservation area

March 9, 2021
Fox23 News

Oklahoma tribes plan to administer COVID-19 vaccines to non-members

March 8, 2021
Bartlesville Radio

Task Force to Fight Crime Formed in Osage, Pawnee County

March 8, 2021
The New Republic

The Tribal Coalition Fighting to Save Monarch Butterflies

March 4, 2021
Public Radio Tulsa

Chickasaw Nation Expands Vaccine Eligibility To Educators And Their Families

March 3, 2021
KOAM News Now

Miami police chief commends teamwork in local gun bust

March 3, 2021
The Journal Record

Report notes $2.5B impact of Choctaw Nation on Oklahoma economy

February 25, 2021
The Oklahoman

Partnership makes dangerous intersection safer

February 14, 2021
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma's Native American nations step up to protect their own

January 31, 2021
Tulsa World

Oklahoma Supreme Court tosses two more of Gov. Stitt's tribal gaming compacts

January 27, 2021
KWTV OKC

State Supreme Court Declares Two More Gaming Compacts Invalid

January 26, 2021
Tahlequah Daily Press

Inter-Tribal Council supports confirmation of Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior

January 21, 2021
The Journal Record

Choctaw test range sparks new industry in SE Oklahoma

January 20, 2021
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma tribal leaders urge confirmation of Interior nominee Deb Haaland

January 18, 2021
NASA

Native Earth | Native Sky Program

January 13, 2021
KFOR OKC

Chickasaw Nation gets creative with CARES Act funding to support community through pandemic

January 12, 2021
McAlester News-Capital

Choctaw Nation donates 88,000 masks to county

December 31, 2020
The Ada News

Farmers to Families food distribution events a success across the Chickasaw Nation

December 2, 2020
Tulsa World

Gov. Stitt's legal, other fees in tribal gaming disputes top $2 million

November 22, 2020
STAT

‘They’ve been following the science’: How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation

November 17, 2020
Tulsa World

Editorial: Cherokee Nation buys the Will Rogers birthplace

November 9, 2020
KTUL

Cherokee Nation pledges $25K to United Way

October 31, 2020
The Journal Record

Choctaw Nation going forward with drone initiative

October 30, 2020
Tulsa World

Editorial: Now that Gov. Kevin Stitt has dropped his casino fight, it’s time to repair state-tribal relationships

October 30, 2020
The Oklahoman

Opinion: Turbulent waters remain between tribes, Oklahoma governor

October 30, 2020
The Oklahoman

Gov. Kevin Stitt says he will not appeal tribal gaming decision

October 25, 2020
KTUL

Cherokee Nation donates $6,000 to help City of Collinsville buy wreaths for fallen heroes

October 21, 2020
The Oklahoman

Comanche Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe to continue operating under compacts deemed invalid

September 28, 2020
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Supreme Court rejects governor's request for rehearing in tribal gaming case

September 16, 2020
KFOR OKC

Oklahoma Supreme Court denies Gov. Stitt’s request for rehearing on gaming compact ruling

September 15, 2020
Tulsa World

Oklahoma legislators ask court to reject Gov. Stitt's bid for rehearing in gaming compacts case

August 29, 2020
The Oklahoman

Governor seeks rehearing in state Supreme Court tribal gaming case

August 12, 2020
The Oklahoman

Four Oklahoma tribes ask federal court in Washington D.C. to void two gaming compacts

August 8, 2020
The Oklahoman

Gov. Kevin Stitt's attorneys defend gaming compacts with two tribes

August 8, 2020
Tulsa World

Four Oklahoma tribes sue Gov. Stitt, federal agency over gaming agreements

August 8, 2020
The Oklahoman

Opinion: Much has transpired, little has changed with Oklahoma gaming dispute

August 2, 2020
Tulsa World

Stitt loses leverage at gaming compact negotiating table

August 2, 2020
KFOR OKC

IN FOCUS: Understanding the different classes of gaming

August 1, 2020
The Oklahoman

Gov. Kevin Stitt loses another tribal gaming lawsuit

July 29, 2020
Tulsa World

Federal judge: Gov. Stitt wrong on tribal gaming compacts' expiration date

July 29, 2020
The National Law Review

Indian Nations Law Update - July 2020

July 29, 2020
Tulsa World

Stitt's fees in tribal gaming flap top $1.5 million

July 27, 2020
The Oklahoman

State Supreme Court rejects gaming compacts negotiated by Gov. Kevin Stitt

July 22, 2020
KWTV OKC

State Supreme Court Rules 2 Recent Tribal Gaming Compacts Are Invalid

July 21, 2020
The Oklahoman

Legislative leaders file new lawsuit against Gov. Kevin Stitt

July 15, 2020
The Oklahoman

Governor's attorney: Oklahoma Supreme Court lacks authority to invalidate gaming compacts

July 2, 2020
KWTV OKC

State House, Senate Leaders Sue Governor Over Tribal Gaming

July 1, 2020
KOCO OKC

Republican lawmakers say Stitt didn't have power to draw up new gaming compacts with 2 tribes

July 1, 2020
The Oklahoman

Two new gaming compacts take effect, but for how long?

June 30, 2020
The Oklahoman

Federal judge rejects Gov. Stitt's request that he clarify governor's authority in tribal compact negotiations

June 16, 2020
The Journal Record

A ‘pencils down moment’ as compact case nears decision

June 15, 2020
The Oklahoman

Court filings clear way for possible decision in lawsuit over tribal gaming compacts

June 13, 2020
The Oklahoman

Opinion: Oklahoma gaming compact issue remains muddled

June 12, 2020
Tulsa World

Tribes say Stitt's most recent gaming request has not been properly placed before federal court

June 12, 2020
KOSU

As Legal Battle Over Gaming Compacts Heats Up, U.S. Department of The Interior Sidesteps Conflict

June 12, 2020
The Oklahoman

Tribes urge federal judge to let Oklahoma Supreme Court decide limits on governor's authority

June 11, 2020
The Oklahoman

PepsiCo, Chickasaws partner in food program

June 10, 2020
The Oklahoman

Comanche Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe gaming compacts gain federal approval

June 9, 2020
Tulsa World

Department of Interior allows Comanche, Otoe-Missouria gaming compacts to go into effect

June 9, 2020
Tulsa World

Legislative leaders ask state Supreme Court to intervene in tribal gaming lawsuit

June 5, 2020
The Oklahoman

Legislative leaders want Oklahoma Supreme Court to rule on limits to governor's authority

June 5, 2020
The Journal Record

Legislators raise constitutional issues over gaming compact

June 4, 2020
The Oklahoman

Gov. Stitt, tribes submit legal arguments in dispute over state gaming compacts

May 24, 2020
United for Oklahoma

Tribal Statement Concerning Filings in Cherokee Nation, et al. v. Stitt

May 22, 2020
Tulsa World

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt spars with state AG, lawmakers, tribes during second year

May 11, 2020
Tulsa World

Wayne Greene: Kevin Stitt learns the limits of being the most powerful governor in Oklahoma history

May 10, 2020
The Oklahoman

Multiple tribes urge rejection of controversial gaming compacts

May 9, 2020
The Oklahoman

AG opinion: Governor's recent tribal gaming compacts prohibited by law

May 6, 2020
Tulsa World

Gov. Stitt 'lacks authority' to sign new gaming compacts for state, attorney general says

May 6, 2020
Law360

Okla. AG Bashes Governor's View In Gambling Compact Suit

May 6, 2020
The Journal Record

Tribes urge DOI to reject gaming compacts

May 6, 2020
KFOR OKC

Oklahoma attorney general: Governor cannot enter into tribal compacts and authorize illegal gaming activity

May 5, 2020
ABC News

For tribes, casinos fund what the government doesn't. Now, they're closed.

April 29, 2020
Tulsa World

Tribes seek settlement terms in casino compact lawsuit; claims mediation rules not followed

April 25, 2020
The Oklahoman

House and Senate leaders write letter criticizing gaming compacts negotiated by governor

April 23, 2020
Tulsa World

Oklahoma AG Mike Hunter says Gov. Stitt's new tribal gaming compacts 'not authorized' by state law

April 22, 2020
Tulsa World

Oklahoma's legislative leaders tell Gov. Stitt his new tribal gaming compacts are invalid

April 22, 2020
KFOR OKC

Legal status of gaming compacts in question as battle between governor, tribes continues

April 22, 2020
KOTV

Cherokee, Creek Nations React To New Gaming Compacts Between Oklahoma, Two Tribes

April 22, 2020
KOTV

Oklahoma Attorney General Says Governor's Gaming Compact Agreement Isn't Legal

April 22, 2020
The Journal Record

Legality of new tribal gaming compacts questioned

April 22, 2020
The Oklahoman

Governor settles with two of 12 tribes involved in federal lawsuit over gaming compacts

April 22, 2020
Cushing Radio

Sac and Fox Nation responds to gaming compact announcement

April 21, 2020
The Oklahoman

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Tribal leaders urge Gov. Kevin Stitt to issue shelter-in-place order

April 12, 2020
The Oklahoman

Chickasaw Nation opens COVID-19 test centers

April 10, 2020
NonDoc

Muscogee (Creek) culture thrives through education

April 9, 2020
Muskogee Phoenix

OUR VIEW: Unprecedented powers warrant intense scrutiny

April 8, 2020
Tulsa World

Tribal gaming group condemns compact offer made to some Oklahoma tribes

March 28, 2020
The Oklahoman

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Gaming tribes outraged over letter from Gov. Stitt's attorney

March 28, 2020
NonDoc

State sends new gaming compact offer to smaller tribes

March 27, 2020
The Oklahoman

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: All Oklahoma tribal casinos have suspended operations

March 24, 2020
Tulsa World

Tribal gaming lawsuit: Judge pushes back deadlines, hearing date, citing pandemic

March 18, 2020
The Oklahoman

Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Chickasaw, Cherokee nations announces temporary closure of their casinos

March 17, 2020
The Journal Record

Lawmaker: State may face $100 million shortfall

March 17, 2020
KWTV OKC

Breaking Silence, AG Mike Hunter Weighs In On State's Gaming Dispute With Tribal Nations

March 10, 2020
The Oklahoman

Attorney General: Gov. Stitt cannot put tribal gaming money in escrow

March 10, 2020
Indianz

Tribes continue to share gaming revenues in Oklahoma despite dispute with governor

March 9, 2020
Tulsa World

State lawmakers wary of allowing commercial gaming into Oklahoma

March 9, 2020
Tulsa World

Cherokee Nation awards $6 million to local school districts, challenges Oklahoma to follow its lead

March 6, 2020
KWTV OKC

Indian Gaming Leader: 'Astonished, Offended' After Stitt Floats Commercial Casino Idea

March 6, 2020
Public Radio Tulsa

Cherokee Nation Makes Record Contribution on Annual Public School Appreciation Day

March 5, 2020
The Journal Record

Busey: Recognizing Oklahoma’s power as Native America matters

March 3, 2020
Oklahoma Gazette

Cover: Governor’s fight

February 28, 2020
The Journal Record

OG&E to build solar farms for Choctaw, Chickasaw nations

February 25, 2020
Tulsa World

Letter to the Editor: Tribes owe Oklahoma nothing

February 24, 2020
Tulsa World

Outlook 2020: Casinos play key role in economy

February 23, 2020
Tulsa World

Legal opinion sought on state's handling of tribal gaming exclusivity fees

February 21, 2020
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma's Native American Caucus focuses on bills, building partnerships amid gaming dispute

February 21, 2020
The New York Times

Oklahoma’s Tribes Unite Against a Common Foe: Their Cherokee Governor

February 20, 2020
The Oklahoman

State budgets revenue from tribal gaming operations

February 20, 2020
The Oklahoman

Layn Phillips selected as mediator in gaming compact dispute between governor and tribes

February 15, 2020
McAlester News-Capital

Our view: We agree with tribes on gaming dispute

February 15, 2020
Tulsa World

Tribes ask court to dismiss Stitt's claims that Class III gaming is now operating illegally

February 14, 2020
Tulsa World

Five more tribes ask to join lawsuit against state over gaming compact status

February 14, 2020
StateImpact Oklahoma

$13 million in limbo while Stitt, tribes battle

February 13, 2020
Indianz

Chuck Hoskin: Tribal-state collaboration makes us stronger

February 13, 2020
Tulsa World

Quapaw tribe seeks to join gaming compact lawsuit

February 12, 2020
Tulsa World

Nation's largest Native American group sides with Oklahoma tribes in gaming compact dispute

February 11, 2020
The Oklahoman

Judge orders mediation in compact dispute between Gov. Stitt and Oklahoma's gaming tribes

February 11, 2020
Tulsa World

Letter to the Editor: Gov. Stitt living in a dream world

February 9, 2020
Norman Transcript

Local legislators share gaming compact views

February 8, 2020
OKC Friday

Gov. Stitt keeps fighting the Tribes

February 7, 2020
KXII

Choctaw Nation had a multi-billion dollar impact on Oklahoma's economy in 2018

February 6, 2020
Cherokee Phoenix

Intertribal Council stresses unity among Oklahoma’s Native governments

February 6, 2020
Grow Choctaw

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Brings Nearly $2.4 Billion Impact in 2018 to Oklahoma

February 6, 2020
Tahlequah Daily Press

Chief Chat: Tribal-state collaboration makes us stronger

February 6, 2020
NonDoc

Why Oklahoma’s gaming compact dispute never went to arbitration

February 6, 2020
The Ada News

Anoatubby: Gaming dispute is about renewal, not rates

February 5, 2020
Tulsa World

Tribal leaders cool to governor's renewed contention that gaming compacts have expired

February 4, 2020
Tulsa World

Gov. Kevin Stitt should follow Ronald Reagan’s lead to reset the state's relationship with tribes: Justin Wood

February 3, 2020
Tulsa World

Speaker McCall: Gaming compacts automatically renewed

January 29, 2020
The Oklahoman

'Caught in the middle': $130 million in education funding embroiled in tribal gaming clash

January 29, 2020
Tulsa World

Muscogee (Creek) Nation latest to join gaming lawsuit against Gov. Kevin Stitt

January 28, 2020
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma's tribal gaming compacts historically entangled with efforts to save horse racing

January 27, 2020
Tulsa World

Citizen Potawatomi join gaming lawsuit against Stitt

January 24, 2020
Public Radio Tulsa

Stitt Confident He'll Prevail in Gaming Lawsuit, But Tribes Say Future Talks May Not Involve Him

January 24, 2020
The Oklahoman

Gov. Stitt and tribal leaders verbally spar over gaming compacts

January 24, 2020
KTUL

Cherokee Nation chief responds to Gov. Stitt's push for Class III gaming shutdown

January 23, 2020
The Journal Record

Tribe: Governor’s response unsupported by facts

January 23, 2020
Tulsa World

Gov. Stitt asks federal court to shut down Oklahoma tribes' Class III casino gaming

January 23, 2020
Tulsa World

Muscogee (Creek) Nation poised to join other tribes' gaming lawsuit against Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt

January 22, 2020
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

Oklahoma State Superintendent thanks tribes for investment in state education

January 22, 2020
The Journal Record

Beyond Gaming: Tribal business investments reflect diversity

January 22, 2020
KWTV OKC

Another Showdown In Gaming Dispute On The Way After Payment Deadline

January 22, 2020
Tulsa World

Letter to the Editor: Oklahoma didn't help tribes build the casino industry but now wants to profit

January 19, 2020
The Journal Record

Schovanec: Court to interpret provisions of gaming compact

January 17, 2020
KOSU

FAQ: Oklahoma's Tribal Compacts

January 15, 2020
Tulsa World

Tribal leader says comparing Oklahoma casinos to Arkansas' is 'apples to bananas'

January 15, 2020
KWTV OKC

House, Senate Records Show Gaming Compacts Automatically Renew

January 15, 2020
KRMG

Cherokee Chief Hoskin: Stitt “misleading” Oklahomans

January 14, 2020
Bartlesville Radio

Tribes to Gov Stitt: Check's in the Mail

January 12, 2020
Tulsa World

Gaming compact dispute update: Tribal leaders say money will continue to be sent to state

January 11, 2020
Tulsa World

Letter to the Editor: Gov. Stitt should not be turning indigenous Oklahomans into adversaries

January 11, 2020
Tahlequah Daily Press

Most residents side with tribes on compacts

January 10, 2020
Tahlequah Daily Press

COLUMN: Governor should work with, not against, tribes on gaming compacts

January 7, 2020
Tulsa World

State uses funds derived from gaming to defend against lawsuit brought by tribes

January 6, 2020
KWTV OKC

Covering The Capitol: Chickasaw Nation On Tribal Gaming Compacts

January 4, 2020
Tulsa World

Gaming continues as usual at Oklahoma casinos despite ongoing dispute with state

January 2, 2020
The Oklahoman

Tribal compacts have a long history (and future) in Oklahoma

January 1, 2020
The Oklahoman

Tribe says no to state audit of gaming activity

December 31, 2019
United for Oklahoma

Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations File Federal Lawsuit

December 31, 2019
Tulsa World

With governor's deadline approaching, next move in tribal gaming battle unclear

December 28, 2019
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Secretary of Native American Affairs resigns from governor's cabinet, citing disagreement over gaming compacts

December 24, 2019
Tulsa World

Stitt says 'my door is open' in gaming compacting dispute, but tribes show concern about some of the governor's public comments

December 23, 2019
Muskogee Phoenix

Tribes: Courting commercial gaming would be a mistake

December 22, 2019
Tulsa World

Oklahoma tribes decline Gov. Stitt's gaming compact extension proposal

December 20, 2019
Public Radio Tulsa

Tribal Leaders Call Stitt's Bluff, Reject Gaming Compact Extension

December 19, 2019
ABC News

Tribal leaders in Oklahoma reject governor's extension plan

December 19, 2019
KOTV

Oklahoma Tribal Leaders Say Gaming Compacts Will Renew January 1

December 19, 2019
United for Oklahoma

Tribal Leaders Stand United

December 19, 2019
The Journal Record

Tribes balk at offer to extend gaming compact

December 17, 2019
Tulsa World

Gov. Stitt's dispute with tribes has rural communities — and their lawmakers — watching closely

December 16, 2019
The Oklahoman

Point of view: Governor turns gaming dispute into an "intolerable risk"

December 15, 2019
Tulsa World

Report appears to bolster tribal position that gaming compacts automatically renew

December 14, 2019
Tulsa World

Gov. Kevin Stitt is getting bad legal advice on tribal gaming compacts, House leader thinks

December 12, 2019
Tulsa World

Commercial gaming could put $150 million a year in fees to state at risk, Oklahoma tribes tell Gov. Stitt

December 11, 2019
Tahlequah Daily Press

EDITORIAL: Stitt should take his chips off tribal table

December 11, 2019
Muskogee Phoenix

OUR VIEW: Stitt should stand down in gaming conflict

December 8, 2019
Tulsa World

Chickasaw Nation reaches out to federal agency on standoff with state over tribal gaming compacts

December 5, 2019
Tulsa World

Letter to the Editor: Nothing is wrong with current Oklahoma Indian gaming compacts

December 1, 2019
The Journal Record

Busey: Battle over tribal gaming has serious downsides

November 26, 2019
Tulsa World

Five Tribes say they're waiting for an offer from governor on gaming compacts

November 25, 2019
Public Radio Tulsa

Cherokee Nation, OSU Host Topping out Ceremony for Joint Medical School

November 25, 2019
Tulsa World

Cherokee Nation economic impact on Oklahoma: Nearly $2.2 billion

November 20, 2019
The Journal Record

Editorial: Gaming misstep

November 18, 2019
KWTV OKC

Stephen Greetham on Covering the Capitol with Aaron Brilbeck

November 16, 2019
The Oklahoman

Governor voices frustration, suggests tribal gaming fees as high as 25%

November 15, 2019
KGOU

Capitol Insider: Stitt Pushes for Public Support of Compact Changes

November 15, 2019
KOKH

State disagrees with tribal leaders on gaming compact conditions

November 14, 2019
Public Radio Tulsa

Stitt, Tribes Remain at Odds on Whether Gaming Compacts Expire or Automatically Renew

November 14, 2019
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma governor digs in on gambling showdown with tribes

November 14, 2019
NonDoc

Dueling pressers: Stitt, tribes talk gaming negotiations

November 14, 2019
The Journal Record

Tribes not interested in arbitration

November 11, 2019
Tulsa World

Tribes say no to arbitration on gaming compact renewal

November 8, 2019
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma ScissorTales: More room to do more good

November 2, 2019
Tulsa World

State, tribes hold historic meeting on gaming compacts: 'You have to walk before you can run'

October 29, 2019
The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter discusses gaming compacts with tribal leaders

October 29, 2019
Tulsa World

Former governor Brad Henry says current tribal gaming compact dispute ultimately 'won't be good' for Oklahoma

October 28, 2019
The Ada News

Lighthorse Police Department celebrates 15 years working together with area law enforcement

October 24, 2019
KFOR OKC

Commission unanimously approves license to keep racing, gaming at Remington Park

October 21, 2019
The Oklahoman

Win-win on gaming is goal for Oklahoma tribes

October 20, 2019
Tulsa World

Ottawa, Delaware counties generates $519 million combined in visitor spending as 'welcome mat' for Oklahoma

October 19, 2019
Tulsa World

Lawyer says action by Horse Racing Commission bolsters argument that tribal gaming compacts automatically renew

October 19, 2019
The Oklahoman

Attorney general to meet with tribes to discuss gaming compacts

October 18, 2019
Associated Press

Oklahoma Governor Test Power of Tribal Gambling

October 16, 2019
The Oklahoman

Point of View: Gaming is many things for Oklahoma

October 9, 2019
The Journal Record

Hamilton: An unnecessary fight over gaming compacts

September 19, 2019
Osage News

Osage congress passes resolution rejecting Gov. Stitt’s proposal to negotiate gaming compacts

September 18, 2019
Miami News-Record

Shawnee Tribe celebrates casino opening

September 12, 2019
Tahlequah Daily Press

Oklahoma tribes, USDA leadership building partnerships

September 12, 2019
Tulsa World

After five fatal crashes in five years, 'J-turns' created at U.S. 75 crossing near Ochelata

September 10, 2019
NonDoc

From sovereignty to sportsbook: Gaming negotiations affect ‘shared citizenry’

September 5, 2019
McAlester News-Capital

‘Stand firm’: Choctaw chief reiterates gaming stance at annual address

September 2, 2019
Tulsa World

Tribes to Gov. Stitt: Acknowledge automatic renewal of gaming compacts before trying to renegotiate

August 30, 2019
Public Radio Tulsa

Tribal leaders in Oklahoma want governor to concede gaming compacts, renew automatically

August 29, 2019
Muskogee Phoenix

Our View: Costs of renegotiating gaming contracts too high

August 25, 2019
Tulsa World

Letter to the Editor: Desire to change casino fees is all about the money

August 25, 2019
OKC Friday

Tribes support local nonprofits, arts, schools help sustain the community

August 23, 2019
The Journal Record

Busey: Oklahoma is Native America – Our tribal economic advantage

August 23, 2019
KVII AMARILLO

Golden Mesa Casino announces grand opening

August 20, 2019
KFOR OKC

Native American women form organization to help children in need

August 20, 2019
KWTV OKC

Covering The Capitol - Gaming Compact Negotiations

August 17, 2019
KWTV OKC

Governor Stitt Writes Letter Hoping To Jumpstart Gaming Compact

August 16, 2019
Tulsa World

Chuck Hoskin Jr. sworn in as Cherokees’ 18th elected chief

August 15, 2019
The Journal Record

Attorney certain tribal gaming compact will be renewed

August 15, 2019
Tulsa World

Lawrence S. Roberts and Kevin K. Washburn: Stitt should study Reagan and not take the risky step of taxing tribal gaming

August 8, 2019
fourstates homepage

Eastern Shawnee Tribe holds back to school event featuring school supply giveaway

August 3, 2019
U.S. News and World Report

Officials: Cherokee Nation Homes to Be restored in $30M plan

August 2, 2019
Tulsa World

Principal Chief Bill John Baker: Tribal governments ensure Oklahoma’s success

July 31, 2019
The Oklahoman

Chris Powell: Don’t Raise Oklahoma’s Casino Tax

July 31, 2019
KGOU Radio

Tribes unify as Stitt tries to renegotiate gaming compact

July 29, 2019
Tulsa World

Legal expert says Stitt mistaken on tribal gaming fees assessment

July 28, 2019
Tulsa World

Tribes had nearly $13 billion impact on the state in 2017, study finds

July 19, 2019
The Oklahoman

Study: Tribes' impact on state nearly $13 billion in 2017

July 19, 2019
KSWO 7News

Governor Stitt seeks renegotiation on Tribal Gaming Compact

July 19, 2019
KWTV OKC

Oklahoma Tribal Leaders Speak On Economic Contributions

July 18, 2019
KFOR OKC

Study: Oklahoma tribes had nearly $13B impact on state in 2017

July 18, 2019
Miami News-Record

Modoc Tribe, Miami Schools team up on USDA grant program

July 18, 2019
Tulsa World

Matthew L. Morgan: Some things to keep in mind as Oklahoma and 31 tribes consider the future of gaming in the state

July 15, 2019
Tulsa World

Five Tribes reject Stitt’s call to negotiate gaming compacts, ‘question his sincerity to work with us’

July 13, 2019
The Ada News

Inter-Tribal Council: ‘We are resolute in our position’

July 13, 2019
KFOR-TV

Tribal leaders speak out against renegotiating tribal gaming agreement

July 12, 2019
The Journal Record

Tribes committed to existing terms of gaming compact

July 12, 2019
Indianz.Com

Kimberly Teehee: The strength of Oklahoma lies in its people

July 11, 2019
Oklahoma State University

Native Care

May 1, 2019

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