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Citizen check requirement in Okla schools passed by state Board of Ed

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A proposed rule that would require schools to ask for proof of U.S. citizenship during enrollment unanimously passed the Oklahoma State Board of Ed Tuesday.
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Oklahoma’s all-GOP delegation reacts to Trump’s inauguration

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Oklahoma’s Republican delegation gathered Monday in the Nation’s Capitol to witness the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
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Oklahomans at Trump’s inauguration adapt to disruptions

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Thousands traveled to the nation’s capital for Donald Trump's inauguration, among them, Oklahomans who made the journey as supporters, critics, and security.
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Education bills to watch in this year’s Oklahoma Legislature

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Newly filed bills in the Oklahoma Legislature show lawmakers are looking to boost teacher pay, ban student cellphones and revamp the state Board of Ed.
Oklahoma Capitol

Governor unveils Oklahoma State Guard plan for ’emergencies’

Governor Kevin Stitt seeks to re-establish the dormant Oklahoma State Guard as a state-controlled civil defense force deployable solely within the state.
Capitol

Mullin rises to defense of Hegseth during hearing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin accused senators of working while drinking during defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Comm.
evictions

For some Oklahomans, eviction is a death sentence

While evictions aren’t always an onroad to homelessness, for Oklahoma poorest and most vulnerable residents, overcoming losing a home can have mortal outcomes.
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Cindy Byrd launches run for Oklahoma lieutenant governor

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State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd has filed paperwork indicating she is running for lieutenant governor of Oklahoma.
Washington

Johnson secures Speaker’s chair after vote ‘gyrations’

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was reelected as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress in a nail-biting first ballot.
mental health

Report criticizes Oklahoma’s handling of those with a mental health crisis

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A federal report released Friday slams the state, Okla City and its police department for how the entities deal with people experiencing mental health issues.
Capitol

Okla House delegation supported goal to axe Ed Dept unlikely to cut funding

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The Republican goal of abolishing the Dept of Ed is back in play with the support of Okla’s U.S. House delegation and the state’s supt of public instruction.
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Okla ed chief proposes checking students’ immigration status

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A proposed rule from the Okla State Dept of Ed would force public schools to ask for proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration at enrollment, contradicting federal law.
Oklahoma City Public Schools

Incumbent, 2 challengers seek OKCPS’s top school board seat

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A three-way race for the top school board seat in Oklahoma City Public Schools features a longtime incumbent and two challengers intent on change.
Oklahoma Supreme Court

Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission launches search for state’s next Supreme Court justice

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Applicants looking to serve on Oklahoma’s Supreme Court can now apply to serve on the state’s highest court after Justice Kauger was not retained.
Oklahoma Legislature

Oklahoma’s House members sworn in at Capitol

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Members of the Oklahoma House were sworn into office Wednesday in the House chambers at the Capitol for the 60th Legislature.