County officials vote to reallocate CARES funds to assist small businesses
Oklahoma County Budget Board voted 7-1 to reallocate CARES Act funds previously allocated for the Jail Trust.
County Commissioners still processing CARES funds to Jail Trust
Oklahoma County Commissioners voted to transfer nearly $9 million of CARES Act funds to the Oklahoma County Jail Trust.
After national attention, Turner digs into real local issues in OKC HD-88
As the national limelight eventually moves on to other things, Representative-elect Mauree Turner begins to work on local HD-88 issues.
Kevin Calvey cancels OK County budget meeting on CARES Act funds
An Oklahoma County Budget Board meeting was summarily cancelled at the request of District 3 County Commissioner Kevin Calvey without notice.
OKCPS teachers support letter against students’ return to buildings Nov 9
Nearly 150 OKCPS teachers have added their support to a letter asking for the district to delay students returning to in-person learning.
Stephanie Bice defeats CD-5 incumbent Kendra Horn in tight race
Oklahoma Republican State Senator Stephanie Bice defeated incumbent Congressional District 5 Democratic Congresswoman Kendra Horn Tuesday.
In loss to Stephanie Bice, Kendra Horn says “We’re not done yet!”
The Congressional District 5 race was a close one the reality of the evening was that Stephanie Bice will be the next one in that seat.
Jail Trust budgets CARES funds, votes to return balance to County
The Oklahoma County Jail Trust Monday, nearly $20 million of the CARES Act funds originally set aside for the Jail will return to the county.
Munson seeks another term in north OKC HD-85 against Robinson
Democratic Representative Cyndi Munson is running for another term after an extraordinary series of successful campaigns.
Some shelters at capacity, struggle as power lost – UPDATED
As Oklahoma was rocked by an unseasonably early ice storm at the beginning of the week, the city’s shelter network hurried to develop a plan.
Council approves $1 million to non-profits, extends billboard ultimatum
The OKC Council allocated $1M of CARES funds for nonprofits, continued to ban billboards, and set hefty fines for blocking streetcars.
Collin Walke points to record in HD-87 seat in contest with Valerie Walker
HD-87 Rep Collin Walke (D) is pointing to his strong legislative record as he defends his seat against challenger Valerie Walker (R).
Teacher unions endorse Congresswoman Kendra Horn in CD-5 race
Three teachers unions have endorsed Kendra Horn for re-election to a second term for Oklahoma’s Congressional District 5.
Edmond HD-81 – Dem newcomer Baccus takes on GOP incumbent Osburn
Republican Mike Osburn has been representing HD-81 since 2016 and is now defending his seat against Democratic challenger, Jacob Baccus.
Lowe and Janloo differ most on gun policy in eastside HD-97 race
Oklahoma HD-97 incumbent Jason Lowe (D) is being challenged by Republican local business owner Ben Janloo.
