Democrats rarely manage to pass a bill these days, but Oklahoma City Democrat Sen. Julia Kirt nearly pulled off a miracle by securing bipartisan support for Senate Bill 128. This bill would’ve extended eviction wait times, giving renters a much-needed breather. Despite getting a thumbs-up from the Oklahoma Legislature, a feat in itself, Gov. Kevin […]
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Sponsored: Bison Coloring Contest
How to enter: 1. Color Spirit Buffalo and take a picture of the colorist with the buffalo and/or a picture of the colored Spirit Buffalo alone 2. Submit the image and complete the profile at okgazette.com 3. Share your image to collect votes Entries for contestants under the age of 18 must be submitted by […]
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Session showdown
The Oklahoma Legislative session adjourned sine die on May 30. Gov. Kevin Stitt celebrated the win for policy priorities set out in his February State of the State address, including: quarter point tax cut (lower than the half point desired), the establishment of business courts, elimination of virtual school days and a ban on phones […]
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Real ID
In a state where lawmakers have long argued more background checks are needed for voter registrations, many of the same lawmakers resisted efforts more than a decade ago to strengthen the security of IDs, such as driver’s licenses. After the federal government introduced the REAL ID program following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Oklahoma Legislature […]
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Rockin’ green
Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with the best events in OKC! From epic street parties to bar crawls and festivals, the city has it all. Grab your crew, wear your best green, and dive into the celebrations—you won’t want to miss this weekend! Stockyards City St. Patrick’s Parade Stockyards City 2303 Exchange Ave. Get […]
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Purrfect Auction
Free to Live Art Show 6pm-8:30pm Oklahoma Contemporary 11 NW 11th St. Free to Live Art Auction FREE to attend Nearly 300 dogs and cats at Oklahoma’s largest no-kill sanctuary, Free to Live, will receive critical support from donations raised at a benefit auction on Thursday, March 13. The event, held from 6 p.m. to […]
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OG weekly email newsletter signup giveaway
WINNER: Savannah Hague Want a night full of laughs? Sign up for The OG’s Weekly Email Newsletter and you could WIN TWO TICKETS to see the hilarious Jo Koy live on Friday, January 17 at the Paycom Center. It’s easy to enter: Just head over to bit.ly/ogjokoy and sign up today! Our newsletter is your go-to […]
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Giveaway: Kaitlin Butts exclusive meet & greet
To enter the giveaway, like the social post found on our Facebook or Instagram pages, tag a friend in the comments of the post, or share that post to your page or story. Giveaway begins November 13, 2024 and ends December 8, 2024. Winner will be randomly selected from entries. Winner will be announced on […]