Dems in Okla Leg seek to block new social studies standards
State Supt. Ryan Walters is working the Republicans in the Oklahoma Legislature but Democrats are out to block the new Social Studies standards being proposed.
Voters approved criminal justice reforms that legislators did not fund
So far, state legislators have not funded the criminal justice reforms voters called for in a 2016 state question passed.
5 things to know about the Harris-Trump presidential debate
VP Kamala Harris and former Pres Donald Trump will take the stage Tues in the only planned debate between the respective Democratic and GOP presidential candidates between now and Nov.
Walter’s new hires experienced in political ops, not edu
Several new Oklahoma Dept of Ed hires have political consulting backgrounds—raising questions if Supt Walters is building a gubernatorial campaign team.
State Election Board removes GOP members from Okla County Election Board
The state Election Board dismissed the Republican member and a Republican alternate from the Oklahoma County Election Board for a list of causes.
SQ 820 basics — legalizing recreational marijuana in Oklahoma
Voters have already approved medical marijuana. Now, voters are going back to the polls for State Question 820, recreational marijuana.
OK Supreme Court rules for Edmond PS in lawsuit against State Board of Ed
A big loss for State Supt. of Schools Ryan Walters when the Okla Supreme Court ruled against the OSDE forcing removal of 2 library books in Edmond PS libraries.
Zoned out: How Okla zoning laws add to the housing crisis
Without housing that fits budgets, Oklahoma families often sacrifice health care and other necessities to stay housed. Most of the problem is zoning.
Federal judge considers fate of Oklahoma law on race, gender teaching
After two years of waiting, House Bill 1775 finally had its day in court. The 2021 law bans eight race and gender concepts from public school classrooms.
Why $17.7M in relief money for Okla students remains unspent
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is still holding $18 million in relief funds intended for Oklahoma public school students. Here's why.
Okla House panel backs limits on citizen ballot initiatives
A bill just passed by an Okla House panel could make it harder for urban voters to get state questions on the ballot by capping petition signatures per county.
‘Relentless Pace’ of Okla executions traumatized corrections staff
Oklahoma’s “nonstop executions” traumatized corrections staff, nine former Department of Corrections officials warned last month.
Okla inks $74 million deal to privatize prison food service
Oklahoma DOC will spend $74M outsourcing prison food to Trinity Services Group, despite past complaints in other states. 2 hot meals, cold lunches are planned.
Charter board could face contempt charges for ignoring Supreme Court order
The nine members of the state Charter School Board could face contempt following another meeting in which they rebuffed an order from the Okla Supreme Court.
Hispanic advocates plan rally at Oklahoma Capitol to voice frustration about new immigration law
Organizers of the annual Hispanic Cultural Day at the Capitol have changed the format following the signing of a controversial immigration law.
