AG presents evidence in Epic Charter School’s multi-million embezzlement case
The Oklahoma Attorney General's embezzlement case against Epic Charter School founders David Chaney and Ben Harris is beginning in OK County District Court.
Legislature Focuses on Budget, Policy at Halfway Point
Unlike 2023 at this time in the Legislative session, a number of bills are being moved forward as new leadership is being selected.
Oklahoma group weighing open primary ballot initiative to increase inclusion, reduce divisiveness
Oklahomans may get a chance to change the election process by ending closed primaries if an initiative petition being prepared is successful.
New state law changes April 3 filing procedures
Filing for federal/state offices is set for April 3-5 at the Capitol. Election Board Sec Paul Ziriax expects between 250 and 300 candidates to file.
Winter Storm natural gas price lawsuits languish
More than 3 years after a massive winter storm blasted Oklahoma and the central U.S., utility customers have seen little progress in lawsuits filed against natural gas companies and traders.
State Dollars Prop Walters’ National Media Blitz
The Ok Dept of Ed hired a Virginia comms firm to ghostwrite and book Walters for TV. Some ask whether Walters is simply boosting his national profile at public expense.
Oklahoma Evicted: Thousands of Civil Filings Linger in Records Forever
When someone is evicted in Oklahoma, the case file is a public record and remains viewable to the public, a stigma many organizations call The Scarlet Letter E.
The death of nonbinary teen shines a national spotlight on Oklahoma’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies
Nex Benedict, 16, died after a fight in a school restroom. The cause/circumstances surrounding their death remain under investigation as public outrage grows.
Gov. Kevin Stitt calls for tax cut, increases in number of Oklahoma charter schools
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday told lawmakers that he would sign any tax cut that comes to his desk. He also called to reform civil asset forfeiture.
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.
Oklahoma sets new record for emergency certified teachers
Oklahoma has set a new record this school year for issuing emergency teaching certifications, a sign the state’s teacher shortage has progressed.
Oklahoma paid for Ryan Walters’ travel for speaking engagements, media appearances and a horror...
Walters expensed trips despite an order from the Governor’s office banning public spending for most out-of-state travel.
Northeast OKC charter school approved, 2 others denied
A new charter elementary school for northeast Oklahoma City was approved by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education. But two more were denied.
OG&E calling for rate hike for Oklahoma customers
OG&E customers may soon see a bill hike. The public utility is asking the three-member Okla Corporation Commission to approve a $332 million annual rate hike.
A criminal record and protective orders, yet woman’s attacker had gun
Firearms have been the leading cause of domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma since 1998. Yet, Oklahoma's anti-red flag law bans any efforts to seize weapons by court order.
