Promised Land | May
(OKLAHOMA) These stories are part of the Oklahoma Media Center’s Promised Land collaborative effort, which shows how the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision affects both tribal and non-Indigenous residents in the state.
Here is a look at some of the stories that have been published through the collaborative this May:
Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizes lawsuit over state income tax
Mvskoke Media | By Braden Harper
A Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council Quarterly Session was held in person April 30 at the Mound Building.
Marshal Service looks to strengthen force with new hires
Cherokee Phoenix | By Chad Hunter
The Cherokee Nation’s law enforcement arm is looking to not only hire 20 new marshals, but also employ a second tier of officer to tackle lesser crimes in tribal communities.
Stitt vetoes bill that would revoke state driver's license after tribal court conviction
The Oklahoman | By Molly Young
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill meant to streamline how the state works with tribal courts to enforce driving laws on Monday, a rejection that set off the latest debate in a long-simmering dispute over jurisdiction.
Cherokee Nation: Governor’s claim of ‘abortion on-demand’ on Tribal lands is ‘irresponsible’
KFOR | Nick Camper
Governor Kevin Stitt warned of Tribes setting up “abortion on-demand” clinics in an attempt to circumvent new Oklahoma laws banning abortion on Fox News Sunday morning while discussing abortion and the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision.
Lawmakers approve $350K for Stitt's legal counsel on McGirt decision, more tribal issues
The Oklahoman | By Hogan Gore
The Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations approved a contract to pay $375 an hour for the legal services of Oklahoma attorney Ryan Leonard, who is advising the governor's office on McGirt and other tribal issues.
“Promised Land” is a project of the Local Media Foundation with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, the Walton Family Foundation and the Democracy Fund.
Print, digital and broadcast media partners include: CNHI Oklahoma, Cherokee Phoenix, Curbside Chronicle, The Frontier, Griffin Communications, KFOR, KGOU, KOSU, The Lawton Constitution, Moore Monthly, Mvskoke Media, the Native American Journalists Association, NonDoc, The O’Colly, Oklahoma City Free Press, The Oklahoma Eagle, Oklahoma Gazette, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma Watch, Osage News, StateImpact Oklahoma, Tulsa World, Telemundo Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Student Media and VNN.
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