The Southeastern Conference voted to accept the application of Oklahoma and Texas to switch from the Big 12 to the SEC last week, sparking a rash of unanswered questions. Due to TV contracts, OU and Texas are supposedly committed to stay in the Big 12 for the next four years. But it is doubtful it…
Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed Judge Dana L. Kuehn, a former a district court judge in Tulsa County, to the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. Prior to her appointment, Kuehn served as an Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals Judge since 2017. This is Stitt’s third appointment to the state Supreme Court. Kuehn is the first woman…
Proximity adds to the headaches Tulsa is working on at least seven street projects in South Tulsa, including $15 million for the widening project of South Mingo Road from 71st to 81st Streets. The construction is causing headaches to Tulsa motorists, particularly when the projects are close to each other. “It is my goal to…
In a letter sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt on July 26, State Sen. Warren Hamilton requested the governor convene a special session for the Legislature to prevent private businesses from requiring employees to be vaccinated for the Chinese coronavirus. The McCurtain Republican said he’d like to see the Legislature prohibit any entity from mandating the…
A group of lawmakers today sent a letter to Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, in his role as Acting Governor of Oklahoma, requesting executive action to prohibit vaccine mandates for Oklahoma healthcare workers. This letter is a follow up to one sent to Governor Kevin Stitt on July 15, 2021. Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, spearheaded the…
In response to the recent rallies for freedom taking place in Cuba, Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, and Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, have filed two resolutions to support the people of Cuba in their desire to throw off communism and restore their liberties. “The founding principles of our republic: ‘that all men are created equal,’…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) and Saint Francis Health System have reached a new contract agreement – good news for the thousands of BCBSOK members who depend on Saint Francis facilities and providers across Oklahoma. The three-year agreement means BCBSOK members using the Blue PreferredSM, Blue Advantage PPOSM, BlueLincs HMO, Blue Choice…
OKLAHOMA CITY — At its July 21 meeting, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Board of Trustees voted to award additional Affordable Housing Tax Credits to previously funded developments. Each development previously received funding in 2019 or 2020. “Industry-wide cost increases have placed a burden on 21 developments previously awarded with Affordable Housing Tax Credits,” said…
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is inviting schools and communities to apply for a grant program. TSET has released new grant deadlines for their Healthy Incentive Grants, available to schools and communities across the state who meet criteria. TSET Healthy Incentive Grants promote tobacco-free environments, good nutrition, active lifestyles and employee wellness. Previous awards…
In a Wallethub survey of 2021’s States with the Best and Worst School System, Oklahoma ranked 46th as one of the worst states. Oklahoma has the 49th lowest median SAT score. Only West Virginia and the District of Columbia are worse. Oklahoma is tied with Tennessee for the 40th lowest median ACT score. WalletHub compared…