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Ongoing disagreements between the governor and the state’s tribes created a difficult path forward for Republicans’ latest hopes of legalizing sports betting, a top gaming official said.
Ongoing disagreements between the governor and the state’s tribes created a difficult path forward for Republicans' latest hopes of legalizing sports betting, a top gaming official said.
Congressional Democrats appeared to quell some inner tumult over supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, after highly anticipated internal meetings showed the president retained considerable support from the Congressional Black Caucus and other lawmakers in public statements.
Congressional Democrats appeared to quell some inner tumult over supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
The youth benefiting from private school vouchers are not the economically disadvantaged students that voucher proponents tout, the report found. Instead, the overwhelming majority — 65 to 95 percent — of private school voucher recipients never attended public school, according to data from states including Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, New Hampshire and Wisconsin.
Often characterized by proponents as “school choice” for economically disadvantaged families, vouchers benefit the wealthy most of all, a report found.
Speaking to reporters after a bill signing in Kansas City, Missouri's governor said he thought the reigning Super Bowl champion wasn’t that interested in building a new domed football stadium.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson doesn’t think the Kansas City Chiefs want to leave for Kansas, though he said he hasn’t actually talked to the team’s owners.
The Oklahoma County jail blocked an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, the second attempt in two weeks. This could prompt a fight between the state Health Department and the county's district attorney.
The Oklahoma County jail has twice refused surprise inspections from the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
The federal trade watchdog on Tuesday released an interim report saying that sprawling health care conglomerates are driving out competition in the pharmacy sector and appear to be increasing prices in the process.
The federal trade watchdog released an interim report saying that sprawling health care conglomerates are driving out competition and appear to be increasing prices in the process.
Oklahoma’s lottery revenue has reached new highs following a decision by lawmakers to increase the prize amounts offered.
Oklahoma’s lottery revenue has reached new highs following a decision by lawmakers to increase the prize amounts offered.
A proposed constitutional amendment in Arkansas would repeal the Pope County casino license issued to Cherokee Nation Entertainment.
LITTLE ROCK — Supporters of four proposed Arkansas ballot measures delivered petitions to the Secretary of State at the Capitol on Friday in hopes they will be certified for November’s statewide ballot. A proposed constitutional amendment to expand abortion access in Arkansas received the most a...
Opinion: Hoping for a miracle to save the Ogallala Aquifer? Once the water is gone, it’s gone for the rest of our lifetimes — and because geologic recharge is so slow, several hundred or perhaps thousands of lifetimes to come.
Once the Ogallala Aquifer water is gone, it’s gone for the rest of our lifetimes — and because geologic recharge is so slow.
A new Oklahoma law named after Parkland school shooting victim Alyssa Alhadeff requires all public school districts to implement mobile emergency alert systems.
Alyssa's Law, named after a Parkland shooting victim, requires all Oklahoma school districts to have mobile alert systems.
State Superintendent Ryan Walters says he wants an overhaul of Oklahoma's academic standards for social studies. He enlisted national right-wing media hosts and policy advocates to help.
Conservative media personalities and advocates will weigh in on the next update to Oklahoma's academic standards for social studies.
President Joe Biden pledged Monday to stay in his race for reelection, even after a weekend in which a growing number of Democrats asked for him to withdraw and a key U.S. House Republican called for an investigation into the president’s doctor.
President Joe Biden pledged to stay in his race for reelection, even after a weekend in which a growing number of Democrats asked for him to withdraw.
A new law requires Oklahoma schools to implement mobile emergency alert systems. The law is named after Alyssa Alhadeff, who was killed in a school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Alyssa's Law, named after a Parkland shooting victim, requires all Oklahoma school districts to have mobile alert systems.
Conservative media hosts and national Republican policy advocates will help design the standards for social studies education in Oklahoma.
Conservative media personalities and advocates will weigh in on the next update to Oklahoma's academic standards for social studies.
A board that oversees the state’s cosmetology and barbering industries named an interim executive director at its meeting Monday.
A board that oversees the state’s cosmetology and barbering industries named an interim executive director at its meeting Monday.
The Arkansas Racing Commission awarded the state’s final casino license to Cherokee Nation Entertainment following years of court challenges that have delayed the process.
The Arkansas Racing Commission awarded the state’s final casino license to Cherokee Nation Entertainment following years of court challenges.
The Statewide Charter School Board will oversee seven virtual charter schools and four brick-and-mortar charter schools in Oklahoma. It also takes on the mantle of carrying out a recent Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling rejecting what would have been the nation’s first Catholic charter school.
A new state board will oversee 11 charter schools in Oklahoma, including both virtual and traditional charter schools.
Former U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe died Tuesday morning.
Inhofe, 89, had a long career in politics, serving nearly three decades in the U.S. Senate after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, the state House and Senate and as the mayor of Tulsa. He began his career of public service in 1967.
Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans.
There's been a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans.
Opinion: From the looks of Oklahoma education Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national publicity push, he’s only breaking down his relationships here at home.
From the looks of Oklahoma education Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national publicity push, he’s only breaking down his relationships here at home.
“I’m really thankful we were able to get the documentary film done because it really preserves the story. Why is the building important? Why should we care about our Capitol building? I think the documentary answers those questions.”
An Oklahoma Historical Society documentary film released June 28 showcases Oklahoma’s Capitol and the building's decade-long restorations.
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An Oklahoma senator says she was unlawfully barred from attending a closed-door meeting of the state's top school board.
The head of the board, state Superintendent Ryan Waters, said the senator was denied entry over attorney-client privacy concerns.
Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, said she intends to pursue legal action after a state board blocked her from listening to its private discussions
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ICYMI: The Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail soon will link to the state's 13 original Black towns.
Oklahoma’s 13 original Black towns will soon be connected on the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail.
A district judge in Oklahoma decided the state cannot approve construction of new large poultry farms without notifying nearby land owners 90 days in advance.
Oklahoma's Agriculture Department must give greater public notice and consider and pollution issues before authorizing new large poultry farms.
The Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation received 10% of what it asked from the legislature to fix state parks.
The Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation received 10% of what it asked from the legislature to fix state parks.
The headlines were the stuff of nightmares.
The headlines were the stuff of nightmares.
Louisiana makes it clear: Nondisclosure agreements can’t hide sexual misconduct at work
A new Louisiana law makes explicit that nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) signed as a condition of employment cannot be used to cover up sexual harassment and hostile acts in the workplace. It takes effect Aug. 1. House Bill 161, sponsored by Rep. Michael Bayham, R-Chalmette, mirrors a federal law alr...
Oklahomans will soon have access to financing to upgrade their homes with severe weather-averse roofs.
In May, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act was signed into law. It allows Oklahomans to apply to a grant program that would provide severe hail-resistant roofs, impact-resistant shingles and rain-resistant attic vents.
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