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FILE - Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., speaks during a news conference in Tahlequah, Okla. in this Aug. 22, 2019 file photo. A federal judge has ruled that Oklahoma's tribal gaming compacts automatically renewed on Jan. 1, 2020, handing a victory to the tribes who sued Gov. Kevin Stitt to renew them. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Federal judge: Oklahoma tribal gaming accords renewed Jan. 1

By KEN MILLER - Associated Press

Oklahoma governor’s chief of staff announces resignation

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 30, 2020 file photo, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Supreme Court says Gov. Kevin Stitt overstepped his authority when he reached a casino gambling agreement with two Native American tribes. In a 7-1 decision on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, the high court determined the compacts Stitt signed with the Comanche Nation and Otoe-Missouria Tribes are &quot;invalid under Oklahoma law.&quot; (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki File)

Oklahoma high court: Governor overstepped with tribal deal

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Education group pans Stitt’s private school funding plan

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 9, 2020, file photo Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City. Stitt announced Wednesday, July 15, 2020, that he's tested positive for the coronavirus and that he is isolating at home. The first-term Republican governor has backed one of the country's most aggressive reopening plans, has resisted any statewide mandate on masks and rarely wears one himself. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma’s governor says he has tested positive for COVID-19

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

In this file photo, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a news conference Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Stitt announced on July 15 that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) **FILE**

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says he tested positive for coronavirus

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Oklahoma governor signs gaming compacts with two more tribes

Associated Press

FILE - In this May 6, 2020 file photo Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City. So many people have expressed an interest in attending President Donald Trump’s rally Saturday in Tulsa, that Stitt said he’s asked the campaign to consider a larger, outdoor venue to accommodate them. Stitt said Monday, June 15, 2020 after talking with Trump and Vice President Mike Pence that nearly one million people have requested tickets to the event. Some Trump supporters have already started waiting in line outside the 19,000-seat BOK Center in downtown Tulsa. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, file)

Oklahoma governor seeks larger event for Trump’s Tulsa rally

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

President Donald Trump smiles as he speaks to members of the National Border Patrol Council at the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma governor, seeks larger venue for Donald Trump Tulsa rally

By Sean Murphy - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 20, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks in Oklahoma City. Stitt announced Monday, June 8, 2020, new gambling compacts his office negotiated with the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and the Comanche Nation have been &quot;deemed approved&quot; by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Republican legislative leaders and Attorney General Mike Hunter have argued Stitt overstepped his legal authority by signing the compacts. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki File)

Feds approve Oklahoma’s newly negotiated gambling compacts

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Oklahoma justices asked to settle compact tiff with governor

Associated Press

Oklahoma tests 35,800 nursing home residents, workers

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

House floor leader Rep. Jon Echols, left, R-Oklahoma City, speaks with House Minority Leader Rep. Emily Virgin, right, D-Norman, and Rep. David Perryman, rear, D-Chickasha, Friday, May 22, 2020, in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Legislature approved a resolution that calls for sweeping powers granted to Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt under a health emergency to expire at the end of the month. The Republican-controlled Legislature also voted to override Stitt's veto of several bills. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Legislature OKs letting governor’s emergency powers expire

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Oklahoma governor vetoes bill to fund his Medicaid plan

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In this Monday, May 11, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signs bill to prevent firearm confiscation

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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt answers a question during a news conference Monday, May 11, 2020, in Oklahoma City. State health officials on Monday reported multiple new positive cases of COVID-19 and new deaths.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma reopening on track as virus cases near 5,000

By KEN MILLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 9, 2020, file photo, Gary Cox, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's pick to head the Oklahoma Department of Health, answers questions at a COVID-19 mobile testing site in Norman, Okla. State Sen. Greg McCortney, chairman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, said Monday, May 11 that Cox doesn't have enough votes to be confirmed for the full time position. McCortney said several members were concerned that Cox didn't meet the statutory qualifications to be commissioner, which include at least a master of science degree. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Governor’s pick to lead health agency lacks Senate support

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt answers a question during a news conference Monday, May 11, 2020, in Oklahoma City. State health officials on Monday reported multiple new positive cases of COVID-19 and new deaths.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Stitt says he plans to veto key piece of state budget plan

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announces plans to reopen Oklahoma businesses after closures due to the coronavirus outbreak, Wednesday, April 22, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Stitt said barbershops, hair salons and other personal care businesses can reopen Friday, April 24, if they maintain social distancing and serve customers by appointment only. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma coronavirus cases top 4,200, deaths surpass 250

By KEN MILLER - Associated Press

Sean Cummings, owner of Sean Cummings Irish Restaurant, prepares a Beef and Guinness entree, Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Oklahoma City. The entree will cook all night and be ready for Friday, May 1, 2020, when restaurants in Oklahoma City are allowed to re-open following closures due to coronavirus concerns.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Oklahoma businesses set to reopen amid virus pandemic

By SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press