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OK SNAP waiver approved

August 7, 2025

Governor Kevin Stitt applauded the announcement by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, joined by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of the approval of Oklahoma’s waiver request to remove certain, non-nutritious food options from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): “We are making Oklahoma healthy again,” said Governor Stitt. “I…

Federal Court ruling buoys new Oklahoma anti-discrimination law

July 31, 2025 Ray Carter

During this year’s legislative session, Oklahoma lawmakers voted to prevent state officials from discriminating against religious persons who want to serve as foster or adoptive parents. Under Senate Bill 658, by state Sen. Julie Daniels and state Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services cannot require any current or prospective adoptive or…

Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday is August 1-3

July 31, 2025

Friday, August 1st – 3rd will be the Oklahoma Tax-Free Weekend in 2025. All businesses are required to participate. Any person can purchase the tax-free merchandise from retailers in their stores from catalogs or online. Sales of any article of clothing or footwear designed to be worn on or about the human body and the…

SQ 832: National costs and local consequences

July 31, 2025 Curtis Shelton

A new Oklahoma ballot proposal, State Question 832, would significantly increase the state’s minimum wage by tying it to the cost of living in expensive urban areas. The measure is on the ballot on June 16, 2026. Let us imagine that this ballot proposal would have passed, say, 10 years ago. If that were the…

Gov. Kevin Stitt Elected Chair of National Governors Association

July 31, 2025

Colorado Springs – Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt was elected Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) — the bipartisan voice of the 55 states, territories and commonwealths. Maryland Governor Wes Moore was elected NGA Vice Chair / 2026-2027 Chair-elect, with a role overseeing the NGA Center for Best Practices, the only research and development office…

Voter registration deadline

July 31, 2025

Friday, August 15, is the last day to apply for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the September 9 Special Bond Proposition Election for ISD-11 Owasso Public Schools. Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Gwen Freeman said today. Freeman said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17…

Drive Out The Demand 12th Annual Golf Tourney

July 31, 2025

The Demand Project’s Drive Out The Demand 12th Annual Golf Tournament and High Tee Brunch Set for August 25 TULSA, OK — The Demand Project is calling on community members to swing big for a cause that matters. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to protecting children from exploitation and trafficking, will host its 12th Annual Drive…

Keep your cool in the garden

July 31, 2025 Trisha Gedon

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma gardeners are feeling the heat now that the temperatures are nearing the triple-digit mark. Couple soaring temperatures with high humidity, and gardeners may need to look for respite in the shade. As the summer heat intensifies, gardeners must be aware of the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Both can…

Frontier Airlines Announces Return to Tulsa International

July 31, 2025

TULSA, Okla. – July 22, 2025 – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: ULCC) will make its return to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) this fall with the launch of nonstop service to Denver International Airport (DEN). The service, operating twice per week, will begin October 12, affordably connecting Oklahoma consumers to Frontier’s home state of…

Oklahoma Caring Vans to provide immunizations

July 31, 2025

Clinics will be held for children at several Tulsa metro locations The Oklahoma Caring Vans provide all immunizations required by Oklahoma law for enrollment in schools or childcare facilities. Services are provided at no charge to children, aged six weeks through 18 years, who qualify; this includes children who are uninsured, Medicaid eligible or American…