Here’s a look at the week’s top stories:
Secretary of State’s office spending on attorney for tribal issues broke the law, state audit finds
(OKLAHOMA) The Oklahoma Secretary of State’s office exceeded its authority when it paid $90,000 to an attorney Gov. Kevin Stitt hired to examine tribal issues, an audit has found. Stitt hired Oklahoma City-based attorney Ryan Leonard in 2020 to help address legal issues in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s McGirt decision that found that Congress never disestablished the Muscogee Nation reservation in eastern Oklahoma.
NASA Highlights Upcoming Ring of Fire Eclipse
(NATIONAL) On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Moon will pass between Earth and the Sun, giving people across the United States an opportunity to see an annular solar eclipse. NASA will host live coverage of the eclipse starting at 11:30 a.m. EDT.
Freedmen Descendants to host virtual conference
(OKLAHOMA) Two organizations devoted to seeking justice and full citizenship for descendants of freedmen formerly enslaved by the so-called Five Civilized Tribes have scheduled a virtual conference for November 4th from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT. he Descendants of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Association and the African Indians of the 5 Civilized Tribes Foundation will jointly host their second virtual conference, according to a press release.
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WEATHER ACROSS AMERICA
(NATIONAL) Heavy rain from the remnants of Philippe comes to an end across Maine but flooding and gusty remain, below average temperatures for much of the Great Lakes and eastern U.S. along with lake effect rain showers and thunderstorms, colder and wetter weather on the West Coast, and above average warmth for the Interior West and Rockies.
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