The Oklahoma Freedom Caucus (OKFC) celebrates the groundswell of grassroots opposition to the federal takeover of Oklahoma lands for a transmission line.

“We’ve seen growing concern of infringements by the feds under this Biden-Harris regime,” said Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, who serves as OKFC vice chair. “In this latest move, they planned on confiscating hundreds of miles of Oklahoma land on Biden’s orders for their Green Deal scam. We’ve heard from grassroots constituents across the state adamantly opposed to this. Due to their strong vocal opposition, this egregious plan was stopped. We’re thankful Speaker- elect Hilbert was directly involved and has echoed that this federal land-grab will not be moving forward.”

The proposed Delta-Plains corridor would have crossed Oklahoma from the panhandle to Arkansas. The federal government would have used eminent domain to confiscate property in Oklahoma to build the transmission line.

“We’ve seen communities have over 1,000 people rallying in opposition to this project and show up to voice their concerns,” said Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, who serves as OKFC chair. “Thankfully the voice of the people was heard. We commend all the state senators and state representatives who stood up for the freedoms of their constituents to stop this corridor cutting through Oklahoma. Governor Stitt and Speaker-Elect Hilbert deserve special recognition for their efforts, and we look forward to continuing working with them and with all Oklahomans who desire to advance freedom in this state. This is just a first step as the grassroots and legislators must continue to work together to stop this plan and any further attempts to take land from Oklahomans.”