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With Justice Kauger leaving what is next for the Oklahoma Supreme Court?

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Last month, for the first time since retention ballots were introduced in the 1960s, Oklahoma voters chose not to retain a sitting Oklahoma Supreme Court justice. Here I’ll explain what has happened since the election and where the process is headed over the next few months. The Oklahoma Constitution dictates that Supreme Court justices sit…

TU announces Tre Lamb as Head Football Coach

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TULSA, Oklahoma –– University of Tulsa Vice President and Director of Athletics Justin Moore announced on Sunday evening the appointment of Tre Lamb as the school’s 35th head football coach. A news conference is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday in the ONEOK Club at H.A. Chapman Stadium and will be carried live on ESPN+ and…

House Page Program Opens Applications

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program has opened applications for the First Regular Session of the 60th Legislature, announced Program Director Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang. Every year, hundreds of juniors and seniors from across the state participate in the House High School Page Program at the Oklahoma State Capitol…

Oklahoma 529 offers holiday gifts that last a lifetime

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Holiday bonus can add up to $100 to new OK529 accounts; new cash-back rewards program builds financial savings Oklahoma City (Dec. 4, 2024) – Oklahomans who need the perfect gift for the young person in their life can give a gift that can grow with them, an Oklahoma 529 account. “An Oklahoma 529 account gives…

OKC mayor, conservative Republicans differ on California-style election scheme

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When officials with Oklahoma United launched an initiative petition to effectively end primary elections in Oklahoma and instead adopt a California-style “jungle primary” system, they touted the support of Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt. Under the proposed system, all candidates from all parties would compete on a single June ballot with all voters able to…

Would a California-style, top-two primary boost turnout?

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Those pushing for a California-style jungle primary in Oklahoma have latched on to our low voter turnout in the general election, claiming their scheme is a solution. The trouble is, it’s an easy claim to test. Yes, Oklahoma is a state with low voter turnout—but so is California. According to data from the United States…

Bergstrom pursues Oklahoma personal income-tax repeal

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Oklahoma’s personal income tax rate would be immediately reduced and then gradually eliminated under legislation filed by state Sen. Micheal Bergstrom. Senate Bill 1, by Bergstrom, would cut the state personal income tax from its current rate of 4.75 percent to 4.5 percent in the 2025 tax year. The bill provides for additional, automatic income-tax…

DEA holds procedural hearing on cannabis reclassification

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Six months ago President Biden announced plans to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug. On Monday, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration kicked off the process with a procedural hearing as part of the formal rule-making process and prepares for a trial. The DEA’s Chief Administrative Law Judge, John J. Mulrooney, said the trial portion…

Oklahoma 529 recognized for Education Savings

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Oklahoma 529 has once again proven to be a top choice for families saving for education expenses. For the fifth consecutive year, the plan has earned a Bronze Morningstar Analyst Rating™, distinguishing itself as one of only 32 plans to receive this honor among the 59 reviewed by Morningstar, covering over 90% of the industry’s…

OBA Law Day student contest is now open

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Do you know an Oklahoma student who loves to write, draw or create? Encourage them to enter their work in the Oklahoma Bar Association’s annual Law Day Art and Writing Contest. The theme for this year’s contest is “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One,” and the deadline for entries is Friday, Jan. 24. “This…