Walters to quit as state supt, head anti-teachers-union org
State Supt. Ryan Walters says he’ll resign in October, over a year before his term ends, to lead a conservative group fighting teachers’ unions.
Controversial Oklahoma turnpike route will shift westward
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has shifted the controversial Norman-area turnpike route 2 miles west, aiming to limit impacts on homes and the environment.
Gov. Stitt’s ‘Operation SAFE’ displaces hundreds in Tulsa
Operation SAFE displaced hundreds of homeless Tulsans. With few shelter beds and cuts to services, many were forced onto city property.
Oklahoma Supreme Court clears petition for open primaries
The Oklahoma Supreme Court cleared the way for a petition drive that could put SQ 836 on the ballot to open state primaries to all voters, any party.
Data centers in Oklahoma shrouded in secrecy
Oklahoma is courting data centers for jobs and growth, but secrecy over water and power use is fueling public concern and calls for transparency.
Lack of affordable housing prices out Oklahoma renters
One in four Oklahoma renters is extremely low-income, yet affordable housing is scarce—fueling high eviction rates and growing homelessness.
Mental health providers brace for deep state budget cuts
Oklahoma’s mental health agency is canceling contracts to fix its budget, leaving providers warning of layoffs, service cuts, and ripple effects statewide.
Walters’ chief policy advisor paid $150K, few office days
Walters’ chief policy advisor was in the DOE office only 42 days since Jan. 2023 while drawing a full-time $150K salary and running his Texas consulting firm.
Audit: Oklahoma mishandled $791M in child care aid
Oklahoma Auditor Cindy Byrd says weak oversight of $791M in federal child care funds left families in need while “bad actors” misused the money.
Okla Treasurer targets corporations with culture-war push
Okla Treasurer, TSET board target Boeing, Amazon, Visa and others with shareholder proposals tied to abortion drugs, DEI programs, China and gender policies.
Oklahoma governor hopefuls clash on schools, teachers
Schools and teachers are at the center of Oklahoma’s governor race, as Republicans and Democrats battle over funding, pay, culture wars and classroom policy.
32,300 in Okla at risk of eviction, including 18,400 kids
A new federal rule capping rental aid at two years could leave 32,300 Oklahomans, including 18,400 children, facing eviction.
Weak state gov oversight costs Oklahoma drivers $1B annually
Oklahoma drivers could save $1B a year on auto insurance if the state adopted different rate regulations, a new study shows. The insurance industry disagrees.
Some Oklahoma candidates carry huge campaign debts
Oklahoma allows unlimited candidate loans, raising concerns about costly campaigns and barriers for everyday citizens seeking office.
Ryan Walters doubles down on conservative online school
Ryan Walters vows to get tax credits for a conservative online school despite its ineligibility ruling by Oklahoma’s tax commission.
