Oklahoma Smelter Battle Returns to State Courts | Tulsa News

A $4 billion aluminum smelter project near Inola is sparking a fierce legal battle as Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond fights to keep it in state hands. After a federal judge sent the lawsuit back to state court, Drummond’s office argues the smelter—and its permits—are inherently a state matter, not federal. With local communities anxious about jobs and environmental impacts, the case now heads to Rogers County District Court, where Oklahoma’s laws will take center stage. The AG’s team vows to aggressively defend state control over this massive industrial development. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c4bb3291d609fc22