The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020 ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma, which held that the pre-statehood reservation of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation was never formally disestablished for purposes of federal criminal law, created vast uncertainty, particularly as other “reservations” were discovered.
The question facing Oklahomans: Would McGirt provide tribal governments with civil authority over the state and non-Indians?
Last Saturday morning Oklahoma Auditor Cindy Byrd was the featured speaker at the McGraph Breakfast, an ongoing event held at various locations throughout the Tulsa metro for 35-years. The collective purpose is to break barriers and introduce leaders to each other. Invitees include elected officials, tribal leadership, and top business/community leaders.
Mike Mazzei, former Oklahoma Secretary of Finance currently running for Oklahoma Governor, introduced her and described Byrd as, “the one statewide official who is 100% doing her job effectively for the taxpayers of Oklahoma.”
Ken Langone, co-founder of The Home Depot, says he has “never been more excited about the future of America” than he is under President Donald J. Trump. In an interview on CNBC, which has fewer fans than the Tulsa World, Langone praised President Trump’s economic policies, leadership, and return of the American spirit.
Of course Dying Leftist Legacy Media hate it, but on optimism Langone said, “If I told you how bullish I was, you wouldn’t believe it. I have never been more excited about the future of America than I am right now, right this minute, for a lot of reasons. Number one, like it or not, this guy is getting things done … He’s acting presidential. I’m impressed with the people he’s got around him.”
Reporter Opinion: The aftermath is the story
Today, the Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to continue a public hearing and vote on a zoning application (CZ 565, PUD 871) for Project Clydesdale. There was no legal reason to deny the zoning change requested by the landowner. More citizens objected to this development than any other Tulsa County has faced, but it was approved.
Multiple local trade unions, including the Northeast Labor Council, voiced strong support, citing the creation of high-wage jobs and paid apprenticeship programs. For iron workers alone, the project is estimated to represent $1.5 million in wages and nearly $1 million in benefits annually. They wore identifying shirts and caps and jackets.
Everyone was polite until the crowd began to file out.
The Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa has released the latest housing starts data for June 2025, showing 255 new residential permits issued across the metro area for the month. This brings the year-to-date total to 1,821 permits, reflecting consistent demand across several key cities in the region.
Broken Arrow continues to lead all municipalities with 49 housing starts in June and a year-to-date total of 366. Bixby followed with 21 starts, adding to its impressive 275 homes started so far this year.
