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Former Oklahoma Governor, U.S. Senator David Boren dies age 83
Former Oklahoma Governor David Boren died Thursday in his Norman home at the age of 83.
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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt appoints economist Marc Nuttle to lead DOGE-OK
Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Oklahoma-based attorney and economist Marc Nuttle to head up his DOGE-OK initiative.
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt talks nixing price markups, virtual days, criticizes Ryan Walters
Gov. Kevin Stitt touted two bills this week, one to eliminate markups on certain goods, and the other to eliminate virtual school days. He also emphasized the need for workforce education and criticized Superintendent Ryan Walters' plan to check school children's immigration status.
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Oklahoma Legislature takes big steps toward banning in-school cell phone use
The Oklahoma House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to prohibit cell phone use in public schools, a major step in the growing movement to get students more focused on school work.
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Bill to ban cell phone use in Oklahoma schools passes House of Reps committee
The effort to stop students from using cell phones in Oklahoma schools gained momentum in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday.
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Study says excessive tort costs harmful to Oklahoma’s economy
A study from one of the nation's top economic and financial analysis firms found that excessive tort costs are harmful to Oklahoma's economy and detrimental to a business' ability to grow.
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Gov. Stitt’s State of State calls for income tax cut, business focus, announces DOGE-OK
Reducing Oklahoma's income tax and making Oklahoma a top business state were the main focuses of Gov. Kevin Stitt's State of the State address on Monday. He also announced the creation of DOGE-OK, inspired by President Donald Trump.
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Gov. Stitt focused on income tax cut, business growth, tort reform for Oklahoma in 2025
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says cutting the state's income tax, making Oklahoma the best state for business and enacting tort reform are some of his top priorities for 2025.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court sides with Gov. Stitt over AG Drummond on authority question
The Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Gov. Kevin Stitt has constitutional authority to represent the state's interests in a case concerning tribal gaming compacts.
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Oklahoma Senate Republicans seek to limit ‘disastrous’ virtual learning
Virtual learning is harmful to Oklahoma children, says new State Senate leader Lonnie Paxton. Sen. Kristen Thompson filed a bill to limit the number of virtual days.