House lawmakers proposed extending Oklahoma’s minimum school year by seven days and pledged $175 million to make it happen. House Bill 3151 passed off the House floor 62-28 Wednesday evening and heads to the Senate, where leadership has endorsed the measure. The bill is the first firm proposal from the House this session for increasing public […]
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House advances measure limiting some pay raises at Oklahoma agencies
Raises and bonuses for some state employees would be capped under a bill approved by the Oklahoma House on Tuesday. House Bill 3024, authored by Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, would limit pay raises and bonuses for executive branch employees at 10% of their base pay, barring a substantial title or responsibility change or a performance […]
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Oil Tycoon and GOP Donor Harold Hamm Asked Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt for Senate Appointment
Oil tycoon and major GOP donor Harold Hamm has reportedly approached Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to request an appointment to the state’s newly vacant U.S. Senate seat. The founder of Continental Resources and close ally of Donald Trump is one of several candidates being considered as the governor weighs his options for the high-profile opening.
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Iowa Tribe Partners with Caesars to Open Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino in Chandler
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is partnering with Caesar’s Entertainment to open the new Harrah’s Oklahoma Casino in Chandler, the first property in Oklahoma managed by Harrah’s. Projected open date is April 9, and the currently existing Ioway Casino will close in March to make way for the new operation. Jake Keyes, Chairman of the […]
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Bill advances prohibiting use of Oklahomans’ credit information to set insurance rates
Credit history is a factor in determining interest rates for things such as credit cards and home and vehicle loans. A credit score is a numerical number that considers certain factors, including payment history, amount of credit and debt.
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Gubernatorial Candidates Rely on Personal Money to Launch Campaigns
Mike Mazzei, Charles McCall and Chip Keating have loaned themselves a combined $7.6 million ahead of the June 16 primary election. Unlike individual contributions, state ethics rules don’t cap self-funding.
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Governor’s budget plan proposes flat appropriations for most Oklahoma agencies
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s executive budget spends fewer dollars than last year with most agencies getting no additional funds. Stitt on Monday unveiled his executive budget, which is a starting point for lawmakers who are expected to spend the next four months crafting a state spending plan. Stitt’s budget proposes appropriating nearly $11.4 billion for fiscal […]
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Election Slate For The Sooner State
As campaign registration deadlines loom, June primary elections are shaping up to determine who will be on the final ballot in the Sooner State’s General Election this coming November. Will this election cycle go by quickly, or will it drag on like a really bad cold? Regardless, let’s take a look at who’s running for […]
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Advocate for Oklahoma’s Children
Many bills submitted will try to address the above problems, but some of them will make the situation worse. It is not because the authors of the bills are bad people; their bills simply neglect a well-rounded perspective on the reality of child well-being in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma lawmakers to pursue permanent school cellphone ban
Under the current law, each school district will have the choice to continue the ban or make a change after the 2025-26 academic year.