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NEA commits to fight ‘fascist’ Trump

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At the National Education Association’s national convention this summer, attendees adopted business items that committed the teachers’ union to opposing President Donald Trump’s agenda in general and the deportation of illegal immigrants in particular. Information about the NEA event, which was closed to the public, indicates that union activists focused far more time on left-wing…

State of Oklahoma Treasurer Economic Report for June

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Todd Russ, Oklahoma State Treasurer stated about the June economic report, “Oklahoma’s economy remains steady, with strong tax collections, low unemployment, and rising exports. Despite national headwinds, key industries like energy and manufacturing continue to support statewide growth.” When comparing June 2024 and June 2025 state income figures, Oklahoma is up in three of the…

Stitt celebrates economy

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This week, Governor Kevin Stitt is celebrating good news for Oklahoma’s economy, as new data shows the state is bringing in more money, creating new jobs, and keeping unemployment low. “This is what happens when you keep your fiscal house in order,” said Governor Stitt. “Because we’ve cut taxes, reined in wasteful spending, and resisted…

2026 candidates lining for state-wide elections

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The official filing date for state offices will be in early April 2026 with the primary set for June 16, 2026 but the list of candidates filing with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission for funding purposes shows a long list of candidates lining up to run.   Governor: Leisa Mitchell Haynes – Rep. Gentner Drummond –…

Free Hearing Aid Program for Low-Income Adults

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The Hough Ear Institute (HEI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to restoring hearing worldwide through research, teaching, and humanitarian efforts. At HEI, we are pursuing the dream “that all who have ears will hear.” Helen Keller, upon being asked whether she considered vision or hearing more important, replied: “The problems of deafness are deeper…

OSDH Encourages Families to Prepare Now for Back-to-School

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OKLAHOMA CITY – As the summer winds down, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reminding families to start thinking about their back-to-school checklist before kids go back into the classroom. “Now is the time to begin gathering the documents parents and caregivers may need before kids return to the classroom,” said Erica Rankin-Riley,…

Friday Night 5G Lights Competition

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This year’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition officially kicked off July 15th.  Last season, nearly 1,750 high schools from all 50 states – including Crest Ridge High School — brought unmatched energy and creativity, rallying their communities and the nation, ultimately crowning Inola High School from Inola, Oklahoma the grand prize winner. The unveiling of…

OK Supreme Court: McGirt does not extend to Civil and Regulatory Law

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020 ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma, which held that the pre-statehood reservation of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation was never formally disestablished for purposes of federal criminal law, created vast uncertainty regarding regulatory issues across most of eastern Oklahoma. The multiple “reservations” effectively recreated by McGirt cover nearly half the state and…

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ law requires Medicaid recipients to seek work

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When Congress passed, and President Donald Trump signed, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” work requirements for able-bodied individuals on Medicaid were among the changes enacted. Under the legislation, able-bodied adults who have no children and are between the ages of 19 and 64 are required to complete at least 80 hours per month of…

Civil rights complaint filed against the University of Tulsa

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A civil rights complaint has been filed against the University of Tulsa (TU), alleging the school has engaged in illegal discrimination. Adam Kissel, a visiting fellow on Higher Education Reform for The Heritage Foundation who previously served as the deputy assistant secretary for Higher Education Programs with the United States Department of Education, filed the…