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Oklahoma Supreme Court Approves ACCESS Oklahoma Turnpike Projects
In a recent ruling that has sparked much debate, the Oklahoma Supreme Court sided 6-3 with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) in a challenge to build two Norman-area turnpikes that are part of OTA’s proposed ACCESS Oklahoma turnpike project.
Recent Legal Developments Involving the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
In recent weeks, there have been significant legal developments involving the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and the Oklahoma Legislature. These developments have implications for the governance and operations of the OTA, as well as the future of OTA’s proposed ACCESS Oklahoma turnpike project.
The Latest Developments in Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's Access Oklahoma Project and Related Legislation
The Oklahoma legal landscape has recently seen significant developments concerning the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) and its Access Oklahoma turnpike project.
OTA Loses Jurisdiction Battle
Let’s discuss all four OTA lawsuits and the most recent updates in each of them, including the Supreme Court’s denial of jurisdiction over certain matters.
OTA Bond Issuance Awaits Lawsuit Conclusions and Supreme Court Support
$500 million in OTA bonds can only be issued after the completion of two lawsuits and the approval of the Supreme Court. What does this mean for the projects already getting started? Read to find out what we know so far.
OTC Approves Turnpike Routes
Despite a commissioner’s vacancy and plenty of protesting, the OTC approved the three highly contested ACCESS Oklahoma projects, and the OTA filed two motions to dismiss the lawsuits against them.
The OTA Plans for the Supreme Court
Resolutions and applications and rulings, oh my! The OTA’s Special Board Meeting moved ACCESS Oklahoma Plans forward even in the midst of several lawsuits.