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Governor Stitt Applauds U.S. Supreme Court for Upholding Equal Tax Rules in Oklahoma

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OKLAHOMA CITY (April 6, 2026) – Governor Kevin Stitt today celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision in Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission. This confirms that the McGirt decision does not extend to Oklahoma’s civil or taxing jurisdiction. Plainly stated, laws are not enforced based on race. “This is…

Freedom 250 Announces Rededicate 250: A National Moment of Faith

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Uniting Americans in Faith as the Nation Enters Its Semiquincentennial Era WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Americans from across the nation will gather on the National Mall for Rededicate 250, a once in a lifetime faith event that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. The…

Third-grade reading reform clears both chambers of Oklahoma Legislature

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Legislation designed to dramatically improve Oklahoma’s public-school literacy outcomes, including a mandate that students repeat the third grade if they read far below grade level, has advanced from both chambers of the Oklahoma Legislature with strong support. “This is legislation that I’ve been talking about, relentlessly, for many months now,” said House Speaker Kyle Hilbert,…

Tulsa burger shop owner says SQ 832 would force menu prices to rise again

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The massive inflation unleashed during the Biden administration had a devastating impact on working families across the nation as food prices soared and earners’ real income declined. Now, a state question to hike Oklahoma’s minimum wage based on prices in the nation’s largest urban centers threatens to drive up fast-food prices even further, putting even…

Tulsa Beacon will be closed on April 3rd

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The Tulsa Beacon along with the City of Tulsa and Tulsa County offices will be closed on Good Friday.  The Tulsa trash and recycling will still be collected.  Broken Arrow city offices are also closed Early voting begins April 2nd on School Board and Municipal elections, and City and School Bond issues Early voting begins…

House votes to lock in Oklahoma’s participation in the new Federal School-Choice Tax Credit

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Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives have voted to lock in Oklahoma’s participation in a federal tax-credit program that supports private-school scholarships for state children. Among other things, the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act provided for an individual, dollar-for-dollar tax credit of up to $1,700 per individual taxpayer for contributions to state-approved, federally…

Temporary Sales tax hike on the ballot for Broken Arrow

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Temporary Sales tax increases, like the one proposed on Proposition 8 in Broken Arrow are rarely temporary.  Proposition 8 calls for a 0.5 % sales tax increase for 5 years with the expenditure of $46,555,000 to improve sports facilities. Tulsans are aware of this problem.  In 2001 a Temporary Sales Tax vote was held in…

Tulsa Public Schools 2026 Bond Package

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The Tulsa   Public Schools 2026 5 year Bond Package for $609 million will be voted on April 7th.  The law requires a school bond to pass by 60 percent. There will be four different propositions to vote on and the projects they support are listed below with each box for a separate proposition as listed…

Oklahoma House votes to increase length of school year

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Currently, Oklahoma has one of the nation’s shortest school years and some of the nation’s worst academic outcomes. House lawmakers have now voted to increase the length of the school year, hoping additional instructional time will boost student learning as well. Currently, Oklahoma mandates only 166 days of school each year, so long as school…

TPS School Board District 4 & 7 races

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District 4 Republican E’Lena Ashley will square off with Democrat Connie Dodson in the Tulsa Public School Board of Education District 4 race on April 7, 2026. Ashley is the incumbent and has been on the Board since May of 2022.  She has been a consistent outspoken conservative voice throughout that time.  After asking the…