Oklahoma governor signs bill to move Native American Day
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A bill endorsed by a broad coalition of Native American groups to celebrate a day for indigenous people on Columbus Day has been signed into law by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt.
The Republican is the first governor in the U.S. to be enrolled as a member of a Native American tribe.
Stitt signed the bill Thursday, saying it was a fair compromise that gives Oklahoma residents an opportunity to celebrate both the 15th century explorer and the state’s indigenous people.
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