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SCOTUS hears arguments in bankruptcy case that has implications for doing business in Indian Country
BY BRIAN EDWARDS
WASHINGTON—A bankruptcy lawsuit involving an $1,100 payday loan could redefine a decades-long interpretation of tribal sovereign immunity and bleed into many aspects of doing business in Indian Country.
That’s what’s at stake on Monday, April 24, when the Supreme Court hears oral arguments
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby leads Chickasaw Community Bank opening ceremonies
Oklahoma City – Chickasaw Community Bank marked more than 20 years of rapid growth by dedicating a new headquarters in ceremonies led by Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby April 28 at 7500 W. Memorial Road.
Governor Anoatubby said the bank’s mission of “Building Better Lives for Everyone” reflects the Chickasaw
Federal judge pauses Biden’s WOTUS in 26 states pending high court decision
By Noah Mack
WASHINGTON - Oklahoma has joined over half of the country in halting a Biden administration rule that would expand federal environmental regulations over the nation’s water bodies, throwing the state’s farmers and ranchers in a legal twilight zone.
The nation has been waffling over how
CPN-owned bank gets new name, look
By: Paige Willett
The last few years brought many changes for First National Bank & Trust Co., including
new leadership, acquisition of another bank and now a complete rebrand of its look along with products and services. Beginning in April 2023, FNB will be known as Sovereign Bank.
In 2021,
Leader of Quapaw Nation resigns amid recall effort
The Quapaw Nation will be electing a new chairman following the resignation of Joseph Tali Byrd from the tribe’s top executive post. Byrd resigned at a regularly scheduled business committee meeting on Saturday. A reason wasn’t given in a statement from the Oklahoma-based tribe. "Effective April 15,
Norman, Ada shows slated for Chickasaw composer’s music
An orchestral performance of “Clans” by Chickasaw classical composer Jerod Tate will be presented to audiences in Norman and Ada in late April.
The Norman performance is scheduled for 3 p.m., April 23, at Catlett Music Center on the University of Oklahoma campus. Tickets are available by calling (405)
USDA Announces Funding Availability to Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Options for Underserved Producers and Tribal Communities
Up to $125 million through two grant programs will increase choices for producers, including new capacity for indigenous meat processing to support tribal food systems
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs