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Wes Nofire tapped for Native American liaison role in Oklahoma governor's office By Allison Herrera, KOSU Gov. Kevin Stitt says former Cherokee Nation tribal council member Wes Nofire will be "a bridge" between his office and the state's tribal nations. Nofire vacated his seat

Historic Fort Washita placed in trust An August signing ceremony between a Bureau of Indian Affairs representative and Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby formalized Fort Washita being placed in trust with the U.S. government. The Chickasaw Nation owned site, located in Bryan County, Oklahoma, is also listed on the

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USDA designates more than $60 million to expand high speed internet access in rural areas of Oklahoma tribal nations By Robby Korth An Oklahoma tribal nation and two telephone companies are receiving $67.4 million to expand broadband access in rural Oklahoma. The funds are part of a $667 million

The Chickasaw Nation announced the selection of Eric Wenger as the next undersecretary of Construction Services. Wenger will continue in his role as the City Engineer and Public Works Director for the City of Oklahoma City until September 14, 2023. “Eric Wenger earned a high level of respect from local

Tribal gaming enterprises continue to grow year over year By Heide Brandes The Journal Record Year over year, with the exception of 2020, tribal gaming enterprises in Oklahoma continue to grow, and fiscal tear 2021-22 shaped up to be a banner year when it came to visits, revenue generated and