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Stitt loses leverage at gaming compact negotiating table
August 2, 2020
The Oklahoman

Gov. Kevin Stitt loses another tribal gaming lawsuit
July 28, 2020

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The Oklahoman

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

August 2, 2020
KFOR OKC

IN FOCUS: Understanding the different classes of gaming

August 1, 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 26, 2020
The Oklahoman

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

July 21, 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
KOCO

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

July 1, 2020
KWTV OKC

State House, Senate Leaders Sue Governor Over Tribal Gaming

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 15, 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
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
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
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
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'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
Tulsa World

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

April 22, 2020
Cushing Radio

Sac and Fox Nation responds to gaming compact announcement

April 21, 2020
The Oklahoman

Chickasaw Nation opens COVID-19 test centers

April 10, 2020
The Oklahoman

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

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 Journal Record

Lawmaker: State may face $100 million shortfall

March 17, 2020
The Oklahoman

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

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

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

February 14, 2020
Tulsa World

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

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
The Oklahoman

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

February 11, 2020
Tulsa World

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

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
The Oklahoman

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

January 29, 2020
Tulsa World

Speaker McCall: Gaming compacts automatically renewed

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
Tulsa World

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

January 23, 2020
The Journal Record

Tribe: Governor’s response unsupported by facts

January 23, 2020
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

Oklahoma State Superintendent thanks tribes for investment in state education

January 22, 2020
Tulsa World

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

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
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
KRMG

Tribal leaders respond to Gov. Stitt's comments on the gaming compact

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
The Guymon Daily Herald

Golden Mesa Casino celebrates grand opening, ribbon cutting

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

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