March 24, 2022

Oklahoma tribes detail $15.5B impact to state’s economy

Author: Alyse Jones

OKLAHOMA CITY —
Oklahoma tribes generate a $5.5 billion impact to the state, top tribal leaders say.
Sixteen tribal nations came together Wednesday to tout their economic benefit to Oklahoma.
Contributions include health care services, jobs, education and more. Tribal leaders say the impact represents a choice to make Oklahoma better.
“Tribes rise to the occasion, that’s because they choose to do that, to take care of Oklahoma communities,” said Victor Flores, president of the Oklahoma Tribal Fi...