Ahead of state board decision, TPS Superintendent Deborah Gist announces departure
Two days before the Oklahoma State Board of Education's planned vote on the accreditation status of Tulsa Public Schools, Superintendent Deborah Gist announced a...
As DA seeks Hughes County Jail alternative, Seminole County Sheriff Shannon Smith resigns
(Update: This article was updated at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, to include the Office of Attorney General's deferred prosecution agreement with Shannon Smith....
Talihina Veterans Home closure back on track
After a brief pause owing to concerns raised by some Oklahoma legislators, efforts to close the Talihina Veterans Home have resumed with the goal...
We hate each other: Growing incivility undermines the values of our democracy
Those of us in academia who study American politics are watching a disturbing trend.
At virtually all levels of our country's democracy, partisans — the...
Amid ‘legal uncertainty’ of court challenge, Rep. Ryan Martinez to resign Sept. 1
Two days after Gov. Kevin Stitt responded to a filing before the Oklahoma Supreme Court by saying he would call a special election because believed...
Education roundup: Criminal cases, agency rules and looming decisions
With the 2023-2024 school year starting across the state of Oklahoma, the system responsible for educating most of those kids continues to dominate the...
Stitt to court: Guilty plea booted Rep. Ryan Martinez from office, election coming
(Update: Late Friday, Aug. 18, Rep. Ryan Martinez announced his resignation effective Sept. 1. The following article remains in its original form.)
The latest disagreement...
Stroble case asks OK Supreme Court to decide income tax rules on reservations
(Update: On Jan. 17, 2024, the Oklahoma Supreme Court held oral arguments in the Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission case. The following article remains...
‘It’s embarrassing’: Edmond housing study discussion turns fiery at council meeting
The Edmond City Council received a citywide housing study Monday night, but discussions surrounding the report and potential action to increase affordable housing options...
Reboot: Oklahoma Broadband Office discards ARPA list, starts new process
After hearing complaints for months from internet service providers, growing concerns from its governing board members and recent suggestions from the Office of the...
