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Historic Court Fines, Fees Eliminations to Take Effect

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Two historic measures reforming Oklahoma’s fines and fees systems will take effect Nov. 1, offering more Oklahomans leaving incarceration a better chance to get on their feet. House Bill 1460 and House Bill 1462, authored by Rep. Tammy West, eliminate several fines and fees while securing victim restitution payments. “For too long,…

Gov. Stitt kicks off Operation SAFE in Oklahoma City

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Monday, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) and Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) had begun clean ups of state property across Oklahoma City as part of Operation SAFE. Operation SAFE, which began in Tulsa, is the state’s initiative to restore safety and cleanliness by removing homeless encampments, trash, and debris from state-owned…

Broken Arrow Municipal Authority Receives 6,280,000 OWRB Loan for Refinance of Water and Wastewater System Improvements

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Broken Arrow Municipal Authority (Authority) received approval for a $6,280,000 Financial Assistance Program (FAP) loan on Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to refinance recent improvements to their water and wastewater infrastructure. The Authority, located in Tulsa County, operates water and wastewater systems that serve the City of Broken…

OSU controversy doesn’t shock former students

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Oklahoma State University has received national attention following an incident in which OSU’s coordinator of student government affairs programs reprimanded a student for discussing the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk. Former students are not shocked that the controversy has occurred, saying it fits with a longstanding pattern in the OSU student government since Melisa Echols…

Fifth Excavation as Part of 1921 Graves Investigation underway at Oaklawn Cemetery

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The Formal Excavation started on October 14 and is expected to last several weeks. Two bodies are confirmed to be 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims so far. In the FY 2025-2026 budget $1 million dollars was allocated to fund excavation, DNA analysis, and identification of remains at Oaklawn Cemetery and other possible burial sites. The…

Process at Oaklawn Cemetery

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Oaklawn Cemetery will be closed to the public for the duration of the excavation. During the course of their work, experts intend to work daily excluding weekends. Hours may fluctuate based on the weather and daily tasks. The archaeological work is expected to take upwards of four weeks. The forensic work and other specialized analyses…

Brecheen: ‘open primary’ to help left-wing politicians

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If Oklahoma were to adopt a California-style “open primary” system, as is being promoted via an initiative petition, it would serve to boost the chances of left-wing politicians regardless of voter wishes, U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen warns. “California’s ‘top two’ election system has steadily elevated increasingly liberal policies in that state, and there’s no reason…

Hall hosts Interim Study on Early Literacy Retention

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rob Hall, R-Tulsa, announced he will host an interim study to explore implementing a policy that retains students in literacy-focused grade levels until they have mastered essential reading skills. The study will examine current retention and intervention practices across Oklahoma and consider ways to strengthen support for students in kindergarten through…

Banning Issues Statement on Bixby Students’ Apparel

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, today released a statement following reports that multiple Bixby students were asked to remove or turn their shirts inside out for wearing apparel referencing conservative public figures. According to reports, staff told two students to adjust their clothing under the district’s dress code policy, which allows intervention when…

Sen. Seifried, Rep. Caldwell Host Interim Study on Classroom Technology, AI

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, and Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, on Tuesday hosted a joint interim study to explore whether the use of technology and artificial intelligence in the classroom helps or hinders student learning. The study, held before the Senate Technology and Telecommunications Committee, which Seifried chairs, comes after the two legislators…