Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee commented on the recent report on the impact of Tribal nations on the state’s economy. Fetgatter is the House Leader of Tribal and External Affairs, co-chair of the Joint State-Tribal Committee, member of the State Legislative Native American Caucus and a citizen of the Choctaw Nation.
“The positive impact of our tribal nations has long been known in Oklahoma,” Fetgatter said. “This report gives concrete data to show just how significant that impact is to all of the people who call our state home – whether that be through stable and secure housing, good-paying jobs, education, health care services, contributions to our states infrastructure or much more. That’s not even accounting for the cultural enrichment the tribes bring to our state. I’m grateful for the relationship we have with the leaders and citizens of our tribal nations.”