Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an executive order establishing the Principal Chief's Work Group on the Implementation of the Cherokee Nation Capitol Complex District Act of 2026. Chief Hoskin has tasked the work group to develop a master plan by the end of this year.

Citing the failure of the City of Vinita and Pelivan Transit to reach terms to continue rural transit services, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. declared a state of emergency and directed immediate emergency tribal funding.

Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed the Artist Resiliency Act into law on Friday, permanently establishing Cherokee Nation's commitment to supporting Cherokee artists.

Cherokee Nation Language Department Executive Director Howard Paden took an oath of office Thursday after being confirmed by the Council of the Cherokee Nation as the Secretary of Language and Culture during a special committee meeting.