Budget Briefing: Native American Tribes Responsible for About 5 Percent of Jobs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Tribes Have $10.8 Billion Impact on State – “Out of the $10.8 billion total, gaming businesses account for $7.6 billion, the study estimates.” Tulsa World

State Question 766 ‘Yes’ Campaign Mounted by Business Coalition – “While there is no comparable opposition group fighting SQ 766, some individuals have said the proposal would cost local governments – especially schools – millions of dollars in property tax funding and could lead to higher taxes for other property owners.” Tulsa World

Oklahoma Lawmakers, Tribes Discuss Insurance – “Tribes are interested in starting insurance businesses in Oklahoma, but recognizing sovereign immunity is a major hurdle for the state, House committee is told.” NewsOK.com