Oklahoma lawmakers override governor's veto, preserving Native American tobacco deals

The Oklahoma House has voted to override Governor Kevin Stitt's veto of a bill that extends existing agreements between Native American tribes and the state on the sale of tobacco for another year. This comes after a dispute between the governor and several tribes over the expansion of tobacco sales following a 2020 Supreme Court decision. The current compacts generate significant revenue for both the state and tribes, and the override allows tribes to extend their agreements until December 2024. The Senate had already overridden the veto, and the governor has filed a lawsuit seeking clarification on who has the authority to negotiate compacts with the tribes.