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Stitt issues Executive Order targeting costly Contractor Conversions

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Today, Governor J. Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-09 to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure transparency and accountability across agencies. Governor Stitt has set a goal to have fewer state employees when he leaves office than in 2019. He makes it clear with this order that transitioning full-time equivalent (FTE) to contractors to achieve numbers…

From scraps to soil: OSU Student Farm transforms campus waste into compost

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STILLWATER, Okla. — The Oklahoma State University Student Farm is transforming the way campus food waste is handled by turning it into compost to grow fresh produce for the community. The initiative, which collects food scraps from the student union and campus dining halls, reflects a growing commitment to sustainability, service and hands-on education. The…

Millions diverted from Oklahoma classrooms

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Since 2018, per-student revenue in Oklahoma public schools has surged by 51 percent, yet academic outcomes have gone in the opposite direction, declining even as spending increased. One possible explanation for that disturbing trend: Much of the money provided to schools is not reaching the classroom. Data recently released by state Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid,…

Phaseout of Oklahoma Income Tax continues to advance

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Legislation that would gradually phase out Oklahoma’s tax on work and investment—the personal income tax—continues to move ahead, clearing its first Oklahoma Senate hurdle this week. House Bill 1539, by state Rep. Mark Lepak and state Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, would cut Oklahoma’s 4.75-percent personal income-tax rate by a quarter point each time that net state…

Republican special elections headed to runoff May 13th

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The April 1st Special Election primaries for House Districts 71 and 74 resulted in two Republican runoff elections and one Democrat primary decided. Amanda Swope resigned from House District 71 and the Republican primary for that district sported three Republican candidates.  Attorney Beverly A. Atteberry garnered almost enough votes to win out with 48.56 percent…

Initiative-petition reforms clear OK house committee

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Legislation that would require initiative-petition efforts to gather signatures from Oklahomans across the state has cleared another legislative hurdle, easily winning approval in a state House committee. “The integrity of our election system is essential for our democracy to survive and thrive, and that’s what this legislation is about,” said House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow….

State revenues show strong growth

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OKLAHOMA CITY  – Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ announced the state’s tax revenue for March topped $1.31 billion, marking an 11.4% increase over the previous month. The report reflects widespread month-over-month growth across all major tax sources, a sign of resilience as the state’s economy adjusts to shifting national conditions. “All tax sources for the…

54th Annual National Right to Life Convention

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The 54th Annual National Right to Life Convention will take place June 20–21 in Overland Park, Kansas. This two-day gathering is National Right to Life’s premier training and networking event. The conference has powerful opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired through 16 all-new breakout sessions and 5 general sessions. The agenda is designed to…

Tulsa Mayor issues Proclamation of “Elks National Youth Week.”

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Tulsa, Oklahoma (1 April, 2025) In recognition of “Elks National Youth Week” observed May 1st-7th, the Tulsa Elks Lodge No.946 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America received an Official Proclamation from Tulsa Mayor, Monroe Nichols, IV. The Members of the Tulsa Elks Lodge, No.946 work year round…

Gather paperwork and take video before disaster strikes

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STILLWATER, Okla. – Organizing financial documents and safely storing them before a fire or tornado can prevent additional stress and confusion following the disaster. Oklahomans affected by wildfires know firsthand how it feels to watch their home, apartment or property burn and then ask, “What do I do now?” “Don’t make any major decisions during…