Nation remains opposed to wind farm development in Osage County; Nation officials say they will pursue other efforts to prevent Wind Capital Group project from being built
The Osage Nation, through the Osage Minerals Council, dropped its appeal of the wind farm trial verdict Feb. 22. The appeal was filed to prevent a 94-turbine project from being built in western Osage County.
OK Tax Commission has until Jan. 11 to respond to the Nation's appeal
The Oklahoma state Tax Commission has received a 50-day extension on its deadline to respond to the Osage Nation's appeal in the long-standing case being challenged at the U.S. Supreme Court level. In another recent development, the National Congress of American Indians is siding with the Osages in this case and filed an amicus curiae brief during the Thanksgiving holiday week.
