Oklahoma Senate overrides Stitt's veto of tribal compacts
The Oklahoma Senate on Monday voted to override Gov. Kevin Stitt’s vetoes of two tribal compacts, with the governor calling the process “illegitimate.”
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The Oklahoma Senate on Monday voted to override Gov. Kevin Stitt’s vetoes of two tribal compacts, with the governor calling the process “illegitimate.”
Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton said affordable housing like the rental homes built in McAlester are desperately needed among tribal members.
By Derrick James
After seeing the Oklahoma State Senate overrides of Stitt vetoes on tobacco compacts, tribal leaders praised the outcome July 24, 2023.
The Oklahoma Senate voted Monday morning to overturn two vetoes on tribal compact agreements, which would allow the tribes more than a year to reach an agreement with the Governor.