Allison Herrera

Oklahoma, Tulsa

Freelance Reporter at Osage News

Reporter/Producer at KOSU-FM (Stillwater, Oklahoma)

Investigative Reporter at American Public Media

Indigenous Affairs reporter for @KOSURadio former @pritheworld @AIRmedia @pulitzercenter. I like coffee, news tips and 80's music retweets don’t =endorsements

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Oklahoma supports Enel's appeal to keep wind turbines operating

2 weeks ago | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

Oklahoma says they have an interest in people being able to use their surface lands under the laws of the state. That’s why Oklahoma’s Solicitor General Garry M. Gaskins is backing Enel and its subsidiary companies bid to undo a multimillion-dollar ruling that said they must remove their 84-turbine wind farm. Oklahoma’s amicus brief was filed on April 25, 2025. “Here, Oklahoma has an interest in seeing its property laws applied uniformly throughout theState.
Healthcare, economic strategy, and sovereignty take center stage at State of the Tribal Nations

3 weeks ago | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

TULSA, Okla. – Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Principal Chief David Hill of the Muscogee Nation and Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. gathered for the Tulsa Regional Chamber meeting April 15 and discussed the partnerships, economic impact and the tribal nations’ health care industry at the annual Tulsa Regional Chamber meeting. The Regional Chamber also held panels about leadership, economic development and the arts in Tulsa. Osage citizens participated in all three panels.
Oklahoma Tribal leaders unite amid federal uncertainty

1 month ago | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma held their quarterly meeting amidst the backdrop of uncertainty over federal programs tribal nations rely on after the new administration vowed to reduce the size of government. During the daylong meeting on March 20, leaders of 31 tribal nations met to discuss budgeting priorities such as language programs, health care and money for legal fees as tribal leaders anticipate legal battles.
Osage Agency Superintendent Adam Trumbly returns to work

1 month ago | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

Osage Agency Superintendent Adam Trumbly’s first day back at work was met with applause. After the opening prayer, Osage Minerals Council Chairman Myron Red Eagle announced he was informed on March 17 that Adam Trumbly was back at his desk. Trumbly told Osage News through a series of text messages that last week, the Regional Director Eddie Streater informed him he could have his job back.
Chief Standing Bear: BIA closures 'meant to reshape trust relationship'

2 months ago | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

After a list was released by U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) detailing the closing of nearly 30% of Bureau of Indian Affairs office space, Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear has been cautioning every tribal leader to take stock of their federal funds because everything is at risk.
Twenty-five BIA offices to close - including the Osage Agency

2 months ago | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Twenty-five BIA offices across the country, which is over 27% of all BIA locations, will be shut down by late summer or early fall this year – including the Osage Agency in Pawhuska, which is set to close in September. More specifically, the General Services Administration is terminating leases that provide for the BIA offices.
Osage shareholders meet amidst Osage Agency uncertainty

2 months ago | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

The quarterly meeting of the Osage Shareholders Association was held via Zoom on Feb. 16 due to an evening winter storm that created less than desirable road conditions for an in-person meeting. After the last meeting minutes were read and the treasurer’s report was given, Osage Shareholder Association Chairwoman Maria Whitehorn wasted no time stating the obvious.
Osage Agency Superintendent Adam Trumbly laid off as part of government reduction

2 months ago | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. Adam Trumbly, the second Osage citizen to fill the BIA Osage Agency superintendent role, is being let go as part of President Trump’s efforts to reduce the government workforce. The US Office of Personnel Management directed that probationary employees be fired on Thursday, possibly affecting 200,000 employees across multiple federal agencies. Trumbly confirmed his termination in a phone call with Osage News on Friday morning.
Drummond envisions stronger ties between tribal nations and Oklahoma

Feb 10, 2025 | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited lightly for clarity. Osage News: Have you always wanted to run for Governor? Gentner Drummond: When I was 14 my grandfather said, “Gentner you’re the oldest of 65 in your generation and I would like you to serve in the military, raise your family and when they’re all gone come back and be governor.”So, I have fulfilled as much as I can of that directive and served in the military eight years as a fighter pilot.
Osage Nation preparing for potential federal funding freeze

Jan 31, 2025 | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

The Office of Management and Budget, one of the more powerful agencies in Washington, D.C., that oversees trillions of dollars, abruptly tightened its purse strings on Jan. 28 with a stroke of a pen. An agency memo titled, “Federal Aid Pause M-25-13,” was sent out late Monday night that said agency grants, loans and other financial assistance worth trillions of dollars would temporarily pause. The freezing of these funds would take effect at 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 28.