Lawmaker proposes recall elections for state elected officials
Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, announced that he will be filing legislation to amend the Oklahoma Constitution and allow ...
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Each sheriff's office in Oklahoma gets extra funding from legislature to enhance services
Millions of dollars are headed to Oklahoma sheriff's offices thanks to the state legislature and the attorney general. Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced on Monday that the 77 sheriff's ...
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The Unstoppable Rise of the State Symbol
In America, states now celebrate not just flowers but their own desserts, minerals, neckwear—even firearms. Is there any ...
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Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education present legislative agenda, budget requests
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education unveiled its legislative agenda and budget request Dec. 17, asking the state ...
Oklahoma State Board of Education punts on student transfer appeals
After more than an hour in executive session, the Oklahoma State Board of Education declined to take action Thursday ...
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Oklahoma public schools receive report card evaluations
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has released its 2023-24 school year report card for every public school in the ...
A December to remember: Viewpoints on Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's Black towns, more
In the month of December, guest columnists shared their thoughts on education in Oklahoma, economic challenges and more. The ...
Oklahoma Education Department Proposes Mandatory Bible Studies in Public Schools
Oklahoma's State Department of Education has proposed new standards for instruction within some social science lessons at the K-12 level which would base teaching on biblical ideals.
The Oklahoma House speaker wants your help cutting wasteful spending. Here are some starting points
Every so often the Oklahoma Legislature unveils a new policy priority that makes me guffaw. The latest is courtesy of our new ...
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Proposed House Bill Could Create Exclusive Oklahoma Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Rep. Anthony Moore of Oklahoma has introduced a bill to create an exclusive in-state college sports conference.
Medical marijuana business owners sound off on 'excessive' rule changes in Oklahoma
Many said they understood the rule changes, but they expressed frustration with having to keep up with what they called ...
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Two Oklahoma legislators step down for positions in Tulsa County
Reps. Amanda Swope, D-Tulsa, and Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso, are leaving the Oklahoma Legislature for positions in the City of ...