WHAT:
Cherokee Nation leaders will meet with state lawmakers during Cherokee Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol to discuss the tribe’s legislative priorities.
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(1:30 p.m. Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner introduced on House Floor followed by Senate Floor after)
WHERE:
Oklahoma State Capitol
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK
WHO:
Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Deputy Chief Bryan Warner
Council of the Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation Cabinet
Cherokee Nation Ambassadors
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Deputy Chief Bryan Warner and the Council of the Cherokee Nation will meet with state lawmakers on Wednesday, April 8, during Cherokee Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol to discuss the tribe’s legislative priorities.
Chief Hoskin, Deputy Chief Warner and leaders will visit both the House and Senate Floor starting at 1:30 p.m.
Among the Cherokee Nation’s legislative priorities include opposing the passage of House Bill 4440 and House Joint Resolution 1067, which seek to reverse Oklahoma voters’ 2020 expansion of Medicaid by using the tactic of placing it on an expedited August special election ballot. The effort to push for a repeal of Medicaid expansion is a direct threat to rural healthcare, Cherokee Nation’s health system and the quality of life for all Oklahomans.
The tribe will also be advocating for the passage of Senate Bill 1721, which seeks to extend the sunset of the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education for three years and clarifies representation requirements for members serving on the council.
Media interviews on legislative priorities and Cherokee Nation Day are welcome for Chief Hoskin and Deputy Chief Warner.