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Hall Appointed to Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Board

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rob Hall, R-Tulsa, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) Board. He was appointed by Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, effective immediately. “As we look to a more technologically advanced future and compete on a global academic stage, institutions such as OSSM…

New Test results expose deep reading crisis

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The results of 2025 state tests, administered in public schools last spring and publicly released this week, show that nearly three in four Oklahoma students are not proficient in reading. Those results bolster the findings of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) tests, which found similarly low levels of reading proficiency in Oklahoma public…

OSU student reprimanded after honoring Charlie Kirk in speech

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Josh Wilson, a junior at Oklahoma State University, has long been interested in public policy and free speech, which led him to be involved in the OSU student government and the debate society. He also volunteered with Turning Point USA, the organization founded by free-speech activist Charlie Kirk, when Kirk visited the Stillwater campus in…

Oklahoma Revenues rebound in September

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OKLAHOMA CITY (October 6, 2025) – Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ announced Oklahoma’s September tax revenue totaled $1.5 billion, an increase of 17.8% over August and 0.4% higher than September 2024. Over the past 12 months, total receipts reached $16.95 billion, virtually unchanged from the prior year but steady amid national headwinds. “This month’s report…

Gov. Stitt appoints Lindel Fields State Superintendent

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Governor Kevin Stitt announced on October 2, 2025 that he will make his first appointment to State Superintendent, announcing Lindel Fields of Tulsa. “It’s a new day for Oklahoma students,” said Gov. Stitt. “I want us to be top ten in everything we do, and we need a top ten education system to achieve that….

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…