Politics

By Fus Yvhikv “How would you guys like to see Gov. Bullstitt get vetoed?” Fixico asks. “Yes!” me, Tarpalechee, and Yahola say. “What’s the plan?” I ask. Fixico slurps a huge dollop of his Hamm’s beer. “Braaaapppp!” Fixico belches a thunderous burp as he cranes his chin toward

Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder announced results of the July 25, 2023, primary election. Tishomingo District Seat 3 incumbent legislator Steven Woods, Davis, received 729 votes, while Dusk Monetathchi, Sulphur, received 653 votes and Shane Langford, also of Sulphur, received 89 votes. A runoff election for Tishomingo District Seat

Oklahoma Senate overrides GOP governor's vetoes on Native American compacts The Republican-controlled Oklahoma Senate met in a special session Monday and overrode GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt’s vetoes of two bills to extend existing agreements with Native American tribes for another year. The overrides were the latest development

This long-running lawsuit is the latest dispute over Oklahoma tribal relations by Molly Young Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond wants to take the lead in representing the state in a long-running tribal gaming lawsuit. But Gov. Kevin Stitt’s office says he has no plans to hand over the reins.