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March 13, 2013
Water Rights Task Force formed to develop water plan for the Osage Nation

The Water Rights Task Force meets March 14 at 3:30 p.m. in the Osage Congressional Chambers

A Water Rights Task Force made up of members from the Osage Congress, the Chief’s Office and employees of the Nation is working on developing a water plan for the Nation.

June 8, 2011
Congress subpoenas Executive Branch officials for questions on tax documents

Congressional Affairs committee hears testimony regarding Congressional compensation, taxation

The Second Osage Nation Congress issued two subpoenas for the Nation’s Treasurer and Human Resources director to appear before the Congressional Affairs Committee regarding the Congress members’ compensation and income taxation on April 15.

May 9, 2011
Office of the Chiefs seeking qualified applicants

The Office of the Chief is compiling a database of qualified applicants who are willing to serve on an Osage Nation Board, commission, task force or similar entity

The Office of the Chief is compiling a database of qualified applicants who are willing to serve on an Osage Nation Board, commission, task force or similar entity. These applicants may be appointed to serve for an interim period prior to confirmation by Congress.

Potential appointees may be:

·       Called upon to attend an interview by the Osage Congress before confirmation

·       Asked to provide additional or updated personal information

April 19, 2011
Osage Congress to award commendations and sashes to Higher Ed graduates

Summer scholarship deadlines coming up

The Second Osage Nation Congress will be honoring Osage college students graduating this Spring who received help from the Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship.

Graduating students who desire to receive a sash to wear at their graduating ceremonies and commendation from the Congress should contact the Congressional offices at (918) 287-5559 or email the Congress at llazelle@osagetribe.org. The Congress asks that all requestors send the accurate spelling of their name, name of degree achieved and mailing address.

March 14, 2011
Congress filing new legislation for 2011 Hun-Kah Session

Term limits for the Principal Chief, increase to tribal employee minimum wage, storm shelters and amendment to Ethics law among bills filed

The Second Osage Nation Congress convenes for its first Hun-Kah Session on March 21 at the Congressional Chambers in Pawhuska. This regular spring session will last up to 24 days and may be extended for three additional days, if needed.

During the session, the Congress will consider various pieces of legislation with ten bills already filed one week prior to session.

February 17, 2011
Chief Red Eagle calls for Sixth Special Session of Congress Feb. 23

Seven items to be considered by Congress including supplemental appropriation bills and consideration of a merit-based employee system for the government

The Second Osage Nation Congress will meet for its Sixth Special Session starting Feb. 23 at the Congressional Chambers in Pawhuska. Principal Chief John Red Eagle issued a proclamation this week for the special session with seven items listed for consideration by the Congress.

According to the proclamation, the Congress is slated to consider:

·      A modification to the Nation’s Gaming Commission budget.

July 7, 2010
Tall Chief ready to bring leadership experience to principal chief’s office
Seasoned teacher and government leader to bring a ‘standard of excellence’ to gov’t operations, if elected
May 11, 2010
A message from June 2010 candidate Alice Goodfox-May
In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News is allowing each candidate 500 words on osagenews.org leading up to the June 2010 election
May 5, 2010
A Message from June 2010 candidate Jenny Miller-May
In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News is allowing each candidate 500 words on osagenews.org leading up to the June 2010 election
April 18, 2010
Last day of the Hun-Kah Session brings leadership changes, honors for outgoing Congress members
Congresswoman Faren Anderson elected Speaker during last regular session for the First ON Congress
April 9, 2010
A Message from June 2010 candidate Jenny Miller-Apr.
In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News is allowing each candidate 500 words on osagenews.org leading up to the June 2010 election
March 1, 2010
A Message from June 2010 candidate Jenny Miller-Mar.
In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News is allowing each candidate 500 words on osagenews.org leading up to the June 2010 election
February 6, 2010
Chief’s Office says health benefit card applications to be mailed out by the end of this month
‘Additional agreement’ with third-party administrator caused delay in applications
February 2, 2010
Running its own election in June is last resort for Osage Minerals Council
OMC travels to Washington, D.C., to ask Bureau of Indian Affairs to help supervise their election
December 17, 2009
Health Benefit Card applications to be mailed out the end of this month

Applications will be mailed to address on file with Nation’s CDIB office

November 11, 2009
A message from June 2010 candidate Alice Goodfox-Nov.

In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News is allowing each candidate 500 words on osagenews.org leading up to the June 2010 election

November 10, 2009
A message from June 2010 candidate Jenny Miller-Nov.

In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News is allowing each candidate 500 words on osagenews.org leading up to the June 2010 election

November 10, 2009
Alice Goodfox announces bid for Osage Nation Congress

The Osage News will be writing in-depth profiles of all candidates seeking office in the coming months leading down to the June 2010 elections.

November 6, 2009
June 2010 Candidate Message-Jenny Miller

In accordance with the Osage News Election policy, the Osage News is allowing each candidate 500 words on osagenews.org leading up to the June 2010 election.