tribal gaming

A dispute over four Oklahoma gaming compacts may be near legal resolution in a Washington D.C. federal court, but the case may have a significant impact on the relationship between the state legislature and the governor around tribal relationships going forward.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses Gov. Kevin Stitt hiring outside counsel to fight a challenge to tribal gaming compacts and a State Superintendent debate between Ryan Walters and Jena Nelson.

Documents obtained by KOSU show Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has retained outside legal counsel in an effort to advance contested gaming compacts with four Oklahoma tribes, and state legislative leaders didn’t know anything about it.

'Stealth' economy for tribes hides billions of dollars in jobs, growth and revenue for rural communities

An organization that tracks tribal economic data released a new report Wednesday detailing a more than $15.6 billion impact to Oklahoma's economy, ranging from jobs, gaming exclusivity fees and healthcare contributions.

The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association's annual conference is still a go. But, some adjustments will be made.OIGA officials say they felt it was possible…

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about a…

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt lacks the authority to enter into gaming compacts with Kialegee Tribal Town…

Last month, the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the Kiowa Tribe's request to put new land in western Oklahoma into trust…

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the…