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State Agencies to return to in-office work Feb.1

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On Dec. 18, 2024, Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2024-29, directing state agencies to return full-time employees to in-office work environments by February 1, 2025. This decision reflects the administration’s commitment to ensuring efficient government operations and accountability to taxpayers as the COVID-19 pandemic no longer necessitates remote work accommodations. “COVID altered the way…

Gas prices rising quickly

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Average gasoline prices in Tulsa have risen 19.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 321 stations in Tulsa. Prices in Tulsa are 15.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 15.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…

Birdfeeders are a fun teaching tool for all ages

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School is out for the holidays, but children can still learn interesting information outside of the classroom with birdfeeders that attract birds to the landscape and give children an up-close look at feathered friends. Birdfeeders not only provide educational opportunities but also give birds a food source. “Birds are fascinating to watch in their natural…

Education Department Proposes statewide American Flag Policy

Tulsa Beacon

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

Tulsa Beacon

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…