KSWO in Lawton is reporting that the Kaw and Otoe-Missouria tribes are suing Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry for improperly terminated their tobacco compacts, and are alleging that the governor's office wants a higher cut from the sales.
The
Tulsa World writes,
Filed in U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City, the suits say the tribes received notice of the compact termination a few days later than required. The 10-year compacts were signed in 1998 and require either side to give at least six months' notice of termination.
Each tribe's compact gave the state 25 percent of all applicable taxes, but Gerald Adams, Henry's chief of staff, terminated the contracts in order to renegotiate a higher percentage.
Brad Henry is waiting until an audit can be completed to comment.
Labels: Brad Henry, Tribal News
Posted at 3/11/2008 08:40:00 AM
