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Initiative-petition reforms head to OK House floor

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Legislation that would require initiative-petition efforts to gather signatures from Oklahomans across the state is now headed to the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The bill passed over the objections of urban Democrats who argued the legislation would reduce the ability of urban areas to dominate initiative-petition efforts. Senate Bill 1027, by state…

Tulsa Gas prices down again

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Average gasoline prices in Tulsa have fallen 9.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 321 stations in Tulsa. Prices in Tulsa are 7.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 52.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price…

Plant-It-OK is a new OSU Dept of Horticulture App

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The OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture will soon release Plant-It OK, a new horticulture app designed to help Oklahomans make informed decisions about landscapes and plants. The app is undergoing final pilot testing and will be available for download in April. The platform will provide a comprehensive and easy-to-use database of Oklahoma-centric ornamental…

Rep. Ford Invites All to Attend Annual Ruck-Off

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ross Ford, R-Broken Arrow, invites all Oklahomans to attend the third annual Oklahoma Memorial Trail Ruck-Off in Broken Arrow on Saturday, May 10. This year’s ruck-off is named in honor of U.S. Army Infantry Major Clarence Oliver, a combat veteran of the Korean War who resides in Broken Arrow. The ruck-off…

Five Ways to help keep Food on your Table

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Oklahoma Human Services helps Oklahomans fight hunger and prevent food insecurity OKLAHOMA CITY (April 17, 2025) – Oklahoma Human Services plays a vital role in helping Oklahomans prevent hunger and food insecurity for themselves and their family members. The agency administers several programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) and…

Stitt appoints Travis Jett to OK Supreme Court

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Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed attorney Travis Jett to fill a position on the Oklahoma Supreme Court that came open after voters ousted longtime liberal incumbent Justice Yvonne Kauger last November. “Travis Jett is a man of integrity, wisdom, and deep respect for the rule of law,” Stitt said. “He brings an impressive legal mind,…

Hospital Price Transparency bill overcomes hospital opposition

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Legislation that would require Oklahoma hospitals to publicly post prices for roughly 300 services has advanced from a state House committee, overcoming the lobbying efforts of hospital officials who sought to kill the transparency measure. Senate Bill 889, by state Sen. Casey Murdock and state Rep. Mark Lepak, requires Oklahoma hospitals to make public a…

Bill advances to protect religious foster parents

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Legislation that would preserve the religious rights of foster parents has advanced from an Oklahoma House committee. “Senate Bill 658 simply clarifies that no one is excluded from the pool to be considered for a foster parent based on a religious or moral belief,” said state Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont. Senate Bill 658, by…

OK House Committee quickly approves ban on men in women’s prisons

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In a hearing that took only minutes, members of a state House committee voted to change Oklahoma law to explicitly ban men from being placed in women’s prisons. Senate Bill 418, by state Sen. Julie Daniels and state Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, requires Oklahoma prisons to “designate each multi-occupancy restroom, changing room, and sleeping quarters for…

Gas Prices down this week

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Average gasoline prices in Tulsa have fallen 8.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.77/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 321 stations in Tulsa. Prices in Tulsa are 10.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 49.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price…