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Oklahoma group launches effort to adopt California Voting System

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Officials with Oklahoma United announced they have launched an initiative-petition effort to place State Question 835 on the ballot in 2026, asking Oklahoma voters to effectively end primary elections and instead replace them with a June general election followed by a November runoff general election. The proposed system is similar to California’s election process. The…

2024 ‘Jungle Primary’ ballot measures go down in flames

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On Election Day, voters in six states weighed in on measures to enact either top-two, top-four, or top-five primary elections. These “jungle primaries” list all candidates, regardless of party, on the same primary election ballot. Most of the measures would also implement ranked-choice voting in the general election. Every single one was defeated. The results…

Beacon to be closed for Thanksgiving

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The Tulsa Beacon will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from noon on Wednesday, November 27, and all day Thursday and Friday November 28 and 29.

New Tulsa VA Medical hospital to be named after Sen. James Inhofe

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WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate unanimously passed a bill introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to name the new Veterans Administration (VA) 75,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical hospital in Tulsa the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in honor of the life and legacy of the late-Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, who tirelessly served…

Pro Tem Designee Paxton Names Key Leadership Positions

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Designee Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today has named key members of his leadership team after being tapped as the Senate’s next leader. Pro Tem Designee Paxton has appointed Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, as the Senate Majority Floor Leader, Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, as Appropriations Chairman and Sen. John Haste, R-Broken…

New State Senators sworn in at capital

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On November 13, the new members of the Oklahoma State Senate were sworn in.     The ceremony was led by Sen. Brent Howard, the chamber’s chief presiding officer, in the Senate chamber, and Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice M. John Kane IV administered the oath of office.  Fourteen new senators joining the Oklahoma Legislature this year…

House Republicans Elect Hilbert Speaker-Elect

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Republican caucus today elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, as Speaker-Elect of the House for the 60th Legislature. Speaker-Elect Hilbert has served as Speaker Pro Tempore for the House since 2022. He is set to become the 45th Speaker of the House and the ninth Republican speaker. “I am deeply…

White Christmas movie ‘sing alongs’ at Circle Cinema

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A festive, interactive movie experience sponsored by Celebrity Attractions will be held at he Circle Cinema. Eleven screenings of the classic holiday film White Christmas have been scheduled with lyrics on screen to give a full Sing-A-Long experience.  There will be Pre-show trivia with prizes, Sing-A-Long interactive props, Holiday pipe organ music and festive photo-ops…

Oklahoma Insurance Department Shares Guidance After Storms Hit State

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The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is ready to assist Oklahomans affected by the severe storms that impacted central and eastern Oklahoma Nov. 2-4. “I know folks are feeling overwhelmed in the wake of these storms,” Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready said. “OID is here to help you navigate your insurance claims process or address any issues…

Home Fire Risks Surge in Winter: Here’s How to Protect Your Property

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According to the US Fire Administration, residential fires result in billions of dollars in damages each year, with the primary causes being electrical malfunctions. In 2022 alone, residential fire damages exceeded $18.1 billion, affecting thousands of families across the country. Open flames were the third costliest source of fire damage in the US, with over…