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Tulsa commission suggests 24.9 million in reparations

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The City of Tulsa’s Beyond Apology Commission has recommended a first phase of reparations for the Tulsa Race Riot.  The 24.9 million dollar reparations would be for home and land ownership, home improvements and area development for the survivors, the descendants of victims and relevant parts of North Tulsa. Education, financial compensation and economic development…

2026 Governor’s race begins

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Governor Kevin Stitt will be term limited at the end of his current term in 2026. The 2026 governors race is beginning to shape up with  Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Leisa Mitchell Haynes, and former Speaker of the Oklahoma House Charles McCall announcing their campaigns. Drummond announced his campaign on Jan. 13th, he is currently…

Jenks Schools says: ‘Gender’ lesson an enrollment mistake

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During a recent weather-related “virtual” day in the Jenks school district, some parents got a glimpse of course content—and didn’t like what they saw. One lesson informed students that sex and gender are two different things. Images from that online course quickly spread on social media. A Jenks spokesman says that course content is the…

House Passes REINS Act

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today passed House Bill 2728, a measure designed to enhance transparency and legislative oversight in the state’s administrative rulemaking process. House Bill 2728, authored by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, creates the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025, modeled after similar federal…

Bill to Increase Classroom Funding Passes Subcommittee

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, on Wednesday passed legislation in committee that would require state public schools to spend at least 60% of their funding in the classroom. House Bill 1280 passed the House Appropriations & Budget Education Subcommittee, which Caldwell chairs. It now moves to full A&B. “This bill prioritizes our kids,…

Bill to Enhance OTA’s Transparency and Accountability Advances

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OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1939, authored by Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, passed the Transportation Committee today. The bill is a legislative initiative that aims to increase transparency, collaboration and accountability in the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s (OTA) decision-making processes. The bill also seeks to ensure that turnpike projects undergo thorough studies and extensive public engagement…

Tedford’s Health Care and Joint Custody Bills Advance

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Two key bills authored by Rep. Mark Tedford, R-Jenks, have passed committee votes, advancing efforts to expand health care flexibility and promote balanced parental involvement in child custody cases. House Bill 1512, which passed in the Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee, would establish a state health care marketplace to replace the…

Sen. Guthrie Gains Committee Approval for Four Key Bills

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Brian Guthrie, R-Bixby, received committee approval for four key pieces of legislation this week. With the passage of Senate Bills 1092, 653, 547, and 945, the freshman lawmaker has now advanced a total of six bills through Senate Committees. Senate Bill 1092 was unanimously approved by the Senate Business and Insurance…

Schreiber moves healthcare reform legislation out of committee

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OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1853 introduced by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, and co-authored by Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, would expand deductibles to include cash payments for out-of-pocket medical services. The bill passed unanimously out of the Insurance Committee. “It’s common sense that any medical service payment – no matter the payment type – should…

‘Tulsa Sings!’ competition showcases local talent

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TULSA, Okla. – Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College will present “Tulsa Sings!”, its highly anticipated vocal talent competition, now in its sixth year. This unique event shines a spotlight on undiscovered singers who call Tulsa home, offering them an opportunity to perform alongside one of New York’s most celebrated vocalists and a professional orchestra….