Oklahoma AG Drummond Outlines Policy Priorities, Partnerships with Tribes

Drummond discusses combating organized crime, improving education and healthcare, and prosecuting corruption in Tulsa Public Schools

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond recently spoke at a Tulsa breakfast discussion group, outlining his background, current role, and policy priorities as a gubernatorial candidate. Drummond emphasized building state-tribal partnerships, combating illegal marijuana operations, improving education and workforce development, and prosecuting corruption. He discussed specific plans for criminal justice and healthcare partnerships with tribes, as well as his office's efforts to shut down illegal grow facilities and tackle money laundering.

Why it matters

As Oklahoma's next governor, Drummond's policy agenda could have significant impacts on the state's relationships with tribal nations, its approach to the marijuana industry, and its efforts to address education and public corruption issues. His willingness to partner with tribes and take on organized crime could shape the state's future direction.

The details

Drummond, a 62-year-old former fighter pilot and entrepreneur, outlined plans to build partnerships with tribes like the Cherokee Nation to allow the state to prosecute tribal citizens in state courts, while tribes would provide healthcare services. He said his office has shut down about 1,000 illegal marijuana grow facilities since 2023 and reduced licensed facilities to around 2,500, while also leading multi-state arrests of a large crime syndicate. Drummond also discussed his office's investigation into alleged fraud in the Tulsa Public School District, saying he has put the case before a multi-county grand jury and expects charges before the statute of limitations expires in June.

  • Drummond has been Oklahoma's Attorney General since 2023.
  • Since 2023, Drummond's organized crime task force has shut down about 1,000 illegal grow facilities.
  • Drummond expects to file charges against the Tulsa Public School District before the statute of limitations expires in June.

The players

Gentner Drummond

Oklahoma's Attorney General and a candidate for governor, with a background in entrepreneurship, banking, law, and military service as a fighter pilot.

Charles Lone Chief

Former Interim President of the Pawnee Nation Business Council, who attended the meeting as an honored guest.

Cindy Byrd

Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector, who conducted an audit that Drummond is using in his investigation of the Tulsa Public School District.

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