Okmulgee, Oklahoma (AP)
Negotiations between the state and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation for a tobacco compact have come to a standstill.
Tribal leaders say the state has gone back on its word more than once during negotiations, is not dealing fairly with the tribe and is attempting to infringe on the tribe’s sovereignty.
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Olypia, Washigton (AP)
The state Health Department is opening 70 acres of tidelands to recreational and tribal shellfish harvesting at Dosewallips State Park on the Hood Canal.
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Tulsa, Oklahoma (AP)
The Cherokee Nation tribal council will consider suspending the tribe’s 50 cent per pack tax on cigarettes.
The tribe’s Rules Committee has voted unanimously to temporarily suspend the tax and the proposal is expected to be considered by the council...05-01-2008, 03:42 PM -
Tulsa, Oklahoma (AP)
The Cherokee Nation has told state officials it believes the tribe is entitled to a 25-cent flat tax rate on the sale of tobacco products, a claim the state is disputing.
Cherokee Principal Chief Chad Smith sent a letter during April to Gov. Brad Henry...04-16-2008, 02:31 PM -
Tulsa, Oklahoma (AP)
The Muscogee Creek Nation is suing the state of Oklahoma for its alleged unlawful interference with the tribe’s tobacco sales.
The lawsuit filed Jan. 11 in federal court in Muskogee says a change in the state’s tax code hinders the tribe’s ability...02-03-2010, 05:12 PM -
Tulsa, Oklahoma (AP)
State Treasurer Scott Meacham is calling on the Creek Nation to halt the sale of “illegal” cigarettes at numerous Creek-affiliated stores in the Tulsa area, according to a published report.
Meacham said the cigarettes are contraband because they...09-19-2008, 03:45 PM