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The Demand Project Named 2025 Champion of Children’s Health

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TULSA, OK — The Demand Project has been named the 2025 Champion of Children’s Health by the Oklahoma Caring Foundation through its annual Champions of Health awards. The honor recognizes The Demand Project’s exceptional commitment to protecting and restoring the lives of children impacted by trafficking and exploitation. Selected from among 25 nominees statewide, The…

Sacred Land photo exhibit at The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

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Legendary American photographer Ralph Gibson and producer Martin Cohen have created a unique photographic exhibition and publication that captures the soul of Israel, both ancient and contemporary. The photographs convey the fundamental humanity and underlying affinities that connect all who deem this land as sacred and express aspirations for mutual understanding and peace. At a…

Are You Ready for Our Second Storm Season?

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When we hear the words “storm season,” our first thoughts are typically of the springtime, when tornadoes and severe weather are common. Though we associate April, May and June with storms, we cannot let our guard down during our second storm season: the fall. The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) and I want to remind you…

Trump DOJ Sides with OK in Birth Certificate Case

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a brief in support of an Oklahoma law that requires birth certificates to list a person’s biological sex and limits the options to either “male” or “female.” The DOJ brief, submitted by U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon, argued that Oklahoma’s law does not discriminate against…

New poll forecasts Oklahoma Governor’s race a Dead Heat

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A new survey of likely Republican primary voters shows the Oklahoma governor’s race has shifted dramatically, with Charles McCall surging into a dead heat with Gentner Drummond. The Stratus Intelligence poll, conducted September 23–25 among 837 likely GOP primary voters, found: Head-to-head ballot: McCall 33%, Drummond 35% (32% undecided). Three-way ballot (McCall, Drummond, Keating): McCall…

Honor Flight on Oct. 7

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Tulsa, OK — On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight will proudly escort 67 Oklahoma Veterans on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. Of those flying, 62 served in the Vietnam War, 3 in the Korean War, and 2 in both — a…

OK lawmakers hold interim study on homeowners insurance rates

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OKLAHOMA CITY – In a show of bipartisan and bicameral cooperation, Representative Andy Fugate, D-Del City, Representative Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, and Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, are joining forces to lead a two-part interim study examining Oklahoma’s skyrocketing homeowner insurance rates, currently among the highest in the nation. The first session of the…

OK Supreme Court ruling opens door for California-style elections in OK

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An effort to replace Oklahoma’s current election system with one like California’s model, which often limits voters’ general-election choices to two Democrats with no alternatives, can proceed under recent decisions issued by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The court also held that the signature-collection process, which could place the California model before Oklahoma voters, will not…

Operation SAFE in Tulsa is completed

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Governor Stitt announced the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) has completed its work in Tulsa under Operation SAFE, the state’s initiative to restore safety and cleanliness by removing homeless encampments, trash, and debris from state-owned property. “OHP completed its work in Tulsa under Operation SAFE. They completed this work with the most courtesy and professionalism,” said…

Sen. John Haste Invited to Serve as Vice-Chair of NCSL’s Health Standing Committee

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, has accepted an invitation from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) leadership to serve as Vice-Chair of NCSL’s Health Standing Committee. “This is an honor,” Haste said. “NCSL’s health work brings state legislators together to solve real problems. I look forward to representing Oklahoma’s perspective, learning…