Dunkin’ on each other for ‘Donuts with the Governor’
Who doesn't love donuts? A sweet, fried treat that is easy to eat, donuts are hard to turn down. Splitting a limited box of...
After moving education package alternative, Senate rejects two Stitt Cabinet nominees
One day after Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed 20 Senate bills and threatened to continue axing measures from the Legislature's upper chamber if his proposed...
State board requests special DEI report from Oklahoma school districts
In a 90-minute meeting that was relatively short by State Board of Education standards, members requested a special report of school districts regarding their...
Angry over education and tax policy, Stitt vetoes 20 ‘unrelated’ Senate bills
(Update: After the publication of this article, the Oklahoma State Senate reconvened shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27, and amended a series of...
Ryan Walters announces teacher pay recruitment incentives, merit bonuses
(Clarification:Â This article was updated at 4:57 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 to clarify that the teacher signing bonus is only available for pre-K...
Of children and donuts: House sends Stitt proposal to Senate where it ‘isn’t going to pass’
With a Tuesday-morning meeting between Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders reportedly making little headway in the House and Senate dispute over a massive...
Despite Drummond request, Pardon and Parole Board denies Glossip clemency
(Correction: This article was updated at 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, to correct reference to the legal process governing the Richard Glossip clemency application....
Bill prohibiting denial of state funds based solely on religion heads to Stitt’s desk
As the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and Diocese of Tulsa consider revisions to their application for a state-authorized charter school, a bill prohibiting...
‘Bearer of good news’: Tulsa teacher Rebecka Peterson honored as national Teacher of the Year
WASHINGTON — National Teacher of the Year winner Rebecka Peterson — a high school math instructor in Tulsa — championed a unifying message of...
Amid EMSA struggles, Edmond City Council approves RFP for medical transport service provider
As EMSA has struggled to stay compliant with its contractually required response times in Edmond during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Edmond City Council unanimously...
