Tobacco compacts expire (The Native American Times 9/30)
Join the Conversation
Negotiations continue on Oklahoma tribal tobacco compacts
Posted: Tuesday, October 1, 2013
So far this year, 11 tribes have reached new tobacco compacts with the state of Oklahoma and negotiations continue for other potential agreements.
The Cherokee Nation, the largest in the state, is close to an agreement, The Native American Times reported. The Osage Nation, another big seller, is still in talks but one proposal was rejected by the state, the paper said.
More than 20 compacts are due to expire this week. Gov. Mary Fallin (R) refused to agree to extensions.
Get the Story:
Tobacco compacts expire (The Native American Times 9/30)
Tobacco compacts expire (The Native American Times 9/30)
Stay Connected
Contact Us
indianz@indianz.com202 630 8439 (THEZ)
Search
Top Stories
Trending in News
1 Tribes rush to respond to new coronavirus emergency created by Trump administration
2 'At this rate the entire tribe will be extinct': Zuni Pueblo sees COVID-19 cases double as first death is confirmed
3 Arne Vainio: 'A great sickness has been visited upon us as human beings'
4 Arne Vainio: Zoongide'iwin is the Ojibwe word for courage
5 Cayuga Nation's division leads to a 'human rights catastrophe'
2 'At this rate the entire tribe will be extinct': Zuni Pueblo sees COVID-19 cases double as first death is confirmed
3 Arne Vainio: 'A great sickness has been visited upon us as human beings'
4 Arne Vainio: Zoongide'iwin is the Ojibwe word for courage
5 Cayuga Nation's division leads to a 'human rights catastrophe'
More Stories
• Spirit Lake Nation holds another recall election after tie vote• Federal agencies outline contingency plans during shutdown
News Archive
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000