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    Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Approves $2.6B Budget for FY 26

    The Choctaw Nation Tribal Council on Sept. 13 unanimously approved a comprehensive expense budget of $2.6 billion for fiscal year 2026. This budget represents a 10.5% increase over the previous year.

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    Gary Batton Honored by National FFA Organization

    Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton will receive the Honorary American FFA Degree, recognizing his lifelong impact on agriculture.

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    Choctaw Nation and Fort Smith Police Department Sign Historic Cross-Deputization Agreement

    Historic agreement strengthens policing efforts across city and tribal lands, improving cooperation, response, and emergency support.

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    Choctaw Nation Releases Latest State of the Nation Address

    Chief Gary Batton relays several success stories of the past year for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in his annual State of the Nation address during this year's Choctaw Labor Day Festival.

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    Celebration Marks 50 Years for Tvshkahomma Capitol Museum

    Three bronze busts, crafted by Choctaw artist Jane Semple-Umsted, also were unveiled honoring Choctaw leaders from different eras, each of whom played a vital role in shaping the Choctaw Nation.

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    Indian Health Services Awards Choctaw Nation Associates for Outstanding Work

    Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority (CNHSA) associates were among several awardees at the Annual Oklahoma City Area Director’s Indian Health Systems’ Awards in Oklahoma City, Okla, July 17, 2025.

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    Two Choctaw Students Earn Scholarships to Ireland

    Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal members Bianca Catalán and Cordell Palmer were recently named Choctaw-Ireland scholars by the Chahta Foundation. The two will begin classes this fall at University College Cork in Ireland.

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