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Income-Tax cut, path to zero sent to Stitt

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Members of the Oklahoma Senate have provided final passage to legislation that cuts Oklahoma’s income tax and puts the tax on the path to a rate of zero, sending the bill to Gov. Kevin Stitt. House Bill 2764 cuts Oklahoma’s top income-tax rate from 4.75 percent to 4.5 percent starting in 2026 and restructures the…

Stitt voices support for Initiative-Petition Reform

Tulsa Beacon

While not specifically saying he will sign reform legislation, Gov. Kevin Stitt voiced support for addressing flaws in Oklahoma’s initiative-petition process during a press conference this week.   “There’s got to be a voice for the people,” Stitt said, “but we can’t let anybody with a million dollars be able to get their crazy initiative…

House Districts 71 and 74 general election

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There are two special elections  to be held on June 10, 2025.  House Districts 71 and 74 in Tulsa County are to replace the two Oklahoma House seats after the resignations of the two newly elected incumbent House members who chose to work locally after winning their respective House seats in November. In District 71,…

June 10th voting options

Tulsa Beacon

Sample ballots available for June 10 Election Sample ballots are now available for the June 10, Special General Election for State Representatives Districts 71 and 74.Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Tulsa County Election Board during normal business…

TCCL’s Summer Reading Program starts June 2

Tulsa Beacon

This year’s program is theme Color Our World. This summer, there’s a reading program for EVERYBODY in your family: littles, children, teens and adults! Earn great prizes and coupons for free food and local recreation. Attend awesome free events. Read for the fun of it. Starting on June 2, visit any of Tulsa City-County Library’s…

Oklahoma Ranks #5 for a Budget-Friendly Summer Road Trip

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A new study on behalf of Dunhill Travel Deals has identified the best destinations for a budget-friendly road trip. Summer is peak road trip season in the United States, offering travelers a chance to explore new landscapes, visit national parks, and enjoy local culture — all at their own pace. But with inflation still lingering…

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Change to Become Law

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, today praised the governor’s signing of a bill that will save taxpayers money on vehicle registration. House Bill 1183 simplifies how motor vehicle excise tax is determined for vehicle purchases by requiring the tax to be based on the actual sales price of the vehicle. Any consideration to…

Five Ways to Support Foster Care

Tulsa Beacon

Oklahoma Human Services continues to face a foster home shortage and is currently in need of more than 400 homes across the state OKLAHOMA CITY (May 20, 2025) – Foster care is a planned, goal-directed service that provides 24-hour-a-day substitute, temporary care and supportive services in a home environment for children from birth to 18 years…

Billions in waste, zero oversight: DOGE reveals what Congress refused to see at taxpayer expense

Tulsa Beacon

There is an important lesson that President Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) has to teach elected bodies all over the country. Unfortunately, it’s a lesson few have mentioned explicitly. If you’ve asked this question of yourself, you’ve already understood the lesson. The question is: Why wasn’t there already an agency…

Oklahoma lawmakers continue to focus on regulatory reform

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Only a day after passing a major bill to reduce future state regulations, lawmakers have approved two more measures that could also generate significant culling of government regulation in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 995, by state Sen. Micheal Bergstrom and state Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, prohibits any new state agency regulations from taking effect unless they are…