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Oklahoma schools get $58.9 Million for Literacy Efforts

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Oklahoma schools will receive $58.9 million in federal funding over the next five years to provide reading and literacy programs across Oklahoma, State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced today. “This grant will be a powerful supplement to the work we are already doing and offers us incredible resources to build upon the foundation we’ve built that…

In Arkansas, Conservative Supreme Court makes a significant difference

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In July 2023, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Cody Hiland to serve as a justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court, replacing a justice who died in office. Because members of the Arkansas Supreme Court are typically selected through direct elections, the appointment was unusual for that reason alone. But Sanders noted at the time…

OK Gross Receipts shows a steady growth in tax revenue

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY (September 6, 2024) – Oklahoma’s tax revenues have grown steadily over the last 12 months, reflecting a 0.12% increase, according to the latest Gross Receipts Report. This slight growth comes after a 0.30% rise in July and highlights the state’s continued economic resilience. In August alone, Oklahoma brought in $1.27 billion in tax…

Races on the ballot for Tulsa County in Nov.

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This November 5th voters will find a wide assortment of political races to vote on.  Not all of these races will be on every ballot, i.e. only your house and senate district will appear on your district’s ballot, but these will all be on a ballot somewhere in Tulsa County. Statewide Races President of United…

Oklahoma business owners say Income-Tax cuts needed

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During the 2024 legislative session, Gov. Kevin Stitt and House lawmakers supported cutting the state’s personal income tax and putting it on a gradual path to full repeal, but Senate leaders refused to grant that proposal a vote. Now a new poll shows Oklahoma business leaders view the Senate’s inaction as a missed opportunity for…

McCall issues statement on Impeachment request

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, issued the following statement regarding Superintendent Ryan Walters’ request for the Oklahoma House of Representatives to impeach him: “As Speaker of the House, I remain steadfast in my position: I will not overturn the will of the people, regardless of any demands made. While Superintendent Walters may desire…

Pro Tem Treat Comments on House LOFT Investigation

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement after the Oklahoma House of Representatives announced a Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) investigation into spending at the State Department of Education. “Numerous Senators and I have been raising questions about spending and money not being allocated to specific…

Wallace announces LOFT investigation of OSDE

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, today announced that the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) would begin an investigation into spending concerns regarding the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). This investigation, approved by Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, and spearheaded by Wallace in his capacity as Chairman of LOFT, will focus on issues…

Looking ahead to the August 27 election

Tulsa Beacon

The August 27 election will see the first round of votes for the City of Tulsa Municipal positions.  All nine city councilor districts will be voted on, as well as the mayor race.  There will be no vote on the City Auditor as only one person filed for the position, Nathan Pickard. In the State…

Voter registration deadline for the August 27 election

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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHES Friday, August 2, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 27 State and County Runoff Primary Election, City of Tulsa General, City of Tulsa Charter Change Propositions Special Election, City of Sand Springs Special PSO Utility Franchise Election; as…