State walks away from tens of millions meant for needy families
Oklahoma’s leaders have a complex relationship with federal grant money. They love the federal cash. Just don’t tell them what to do with it or how to do it.
Three Oklahoma incumbent state lawmakers lose runoffs
Oklahoma voters on Tuesday sent three state lawmakers into early retirement leaving a void in the state budget process.
Anything goes — Parental Tax Credit program has no standards for accreditation
State regulators didn’t vet accreditors for private schools to qualify for the Parental Choice Tax Credit program, opening the door to subpar accreditation.
Oklahoma undocumented immigrants paid $227.5 million in taxes, report finds
Undocumented immigrants in Oklahoma contributed millions to Social Security, state, and local taxes in 2022 according to a recent report by a tax policy org.
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.
Okla County jail refuses state Health Dept inspection twice
The Oklahoma County jail has twice refused surprise inspections from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, setting the stage for a potential legal standoff.
Oklahoma County killer to be put to death Sept. 26
The man convicted of killing an Oklahoma City convenience store clerk in 1992 is set for execution Sept. 26 in McAlester.
Sold out: The rise and fall of America’s most ambitious sports media company
Sellout Crowd’s founders lured writers with promises of high pay and promises of enough investor funding to stay in business for 3 years. None of it was true.
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.
Rep Pittman must pay $35,000 for violating Okla ethics rules
Rep. Ajay Pittman, HD99 - OKC, has agreed to pay the Oklahoma Ethics Commission $35,000 following a settlement agreement for ethics rules violations.
Mass evictions could take place over Memorial Day weekend
A blockbuster day at eviction court in Okla County was set for Thursday as Memorial Day’s Monday closing means one judge will preside over more than 380 eviction hearings.
Controversial Oklahoma immigration law draws second legal challenge
A second federal lawsuit was filed Thursday against a controversial Oklahoma immigration law that was HB4156 before Governor Kevin Stitt signed it into law.
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.
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.
Childhood marriage ban sinks bill to increase age of sexual consent in Oklahoma House
An effort to raise Oklahoma’s age of sexual consent appears dead for the session after lawmakers tried to take it a step further by also banning most childhood marriages.
