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Education Department Proposes statewide American Flag Policy

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School districts could soon be required to create new policies ensuring students can fly the American flag on school grounds, according to proposed rules published Monday by the Oklahoma Department of Education. The proposal comes three months after Superintendent of Schools Ryan Walters said his agency was investigating Edmond Public Schools’ flag protocols after a…

Bill filed to eliminate Income Tax by 2035

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, today filed legislation to phase out Oklahoma’s personal and corporate income taxes over a decade, with the goal of eliminating the tax entirely by 2035. House Bill 1009 would reduce the personal income tax rate by 0.00475% annually and the corporate income tax rate by 0.004% annually over…

House announces New Government Efficiency Portal

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today added to its transparency portal a government efficiency survey intended to root out duplication of services, waste and inefficiencies in state government. This initiative piggybacks on the federal effort to eliminate government waste through the newly-created federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “We will work hand-in-hand…

Oklahoma Freedom Caucus issues statement regarding recent proposed partnership with Denmark

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Freedom Caucus today issued the following statements regarding the announced proposed partnership between Oklahoma and Denmark. “God has blessed Oklahoma with rich abundant petroleum resources,” said Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, who chairs the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus. “Oklahoma’s oil and gas is all-natural, locally-sourced and we must reject the unscientific climate…

Senate Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs for Upcoming Legislative Session

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today announced the appointments of chairs and vice chairs of Senate committees for the upcoming Legislative Session. “We have put together a strong group of Senators who will collectively help move our state forward,” Pro Tem-Elect Paxton said. “Each individual members have subject matter expertise in these…

A November for OK weather record books

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November 2024 will enter Oklahoma’s vast and storied weather lore as one of the most extreme months in state history, shattering records for both the highest statewide average rainfall and the most tornadoes ever recorded in November. This unprecedented combination of rain and storms has left an indelible mark on the state’s already dynamic weather…

Tulsa Beacon Holidays

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The Tulsa Beacon will close for its annual two-week vacation at 5 p.m. on Friday, December  13 and reopen on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.  The Tulsa Beacon will also be closed on Tuesday, December 31 at 2 p.m. for New Year’s Eve as well as January 1, 2025 for New Year’s Day. …

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…