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SQ 832: National costs and local consequences

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

OK Democrats say no masks for ICE

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Members of the Oklahoma House Democratic caucus are calling for immigration enforcement officials to be readily identifiable, despite a massive increase in violent threats against law enforcement officials who have arrested violent illegal immigrants in recent weeks. In a resolution signed by 20 Democratic members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the lawmakers stated that…

Essential Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips to Steer Clear of Thieves

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July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In 2024, almost 851,000 vehicles were stolen in the United States, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). That’s averaging a theft every 37 seconds! The NICB also reported that the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 were the most stolen vehicles nationwide. Vehicle theft…

OK teacher pay ranks higher than many realize

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In a press release issued earlier this year, House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson of Oklahoma City declared that Oklahoma ranks “last in the region for teacher pay.” That statement received a good deal of attention at the Oklahoma state Capitol for one major reason: It wasn’t true. A report issued in April by the National…