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Proposed Resolution Would Raise Requirements For Ballot Questions

Proposed Resolution Would Raise Requirements For Ballot Questions

Brittany Toolis A proposed resolution would make passing a ballot question much more difficult.

Oklahoma Issues: Candidates For Governor Have Different Plans For the Same Issues

Oklahoma Issues: Candidates For Governor Have Different Plans For the Same Issues

Brittany Toolis Oklahomans will take to the polls on Tuesday to decide the next governor of the state. We broke down their positions on a couple of key issues.

New Law Aiming To Puts Kids Involved In Human Trafficking On A Better Path

New Law Aiming To Puts Kids Involved In Human Trafficking On A Better Path

Anjelicia Bruton A new law, which went into effect this month, is designed to provide more protections to potential victims of human trafficking.

Swadley’s CPA Report: State Owes Company Millions After Botched Foggy Bottom Kitchen Contract

Swadley’s CPA Report: State Owes Company Millions After Botched Foggy Bottom Kitchen Contract

Barry Mangold An audit commissioned by Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen found the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department owes the company nearly $6 million following its contract to renovate and operate state park restaurants.

Hundreds Of New Laws Now In Effect Statewide

Hundreds Of New Laws Now In Effect Statewide

News 9 More than 200 new laws have taken effect in Oklahoma as of Tuesday, Nov. 1.

State Superintendent Candidate Jena Nelson Outlines Priorities

State Superintendent Candidate Jena Nelson Outlines Priorities

Chris Yu Democrat Jena Nelson held a rally in Moore to discuss what she would do if she wins the race for state superintendent.

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Candidates For Governor Face Off At Will Rogers Theatre

Candidates For Governor Face Off At Will Rogers Theatre

Barry Mangold The top two candidates for governor faced off in a debate at the Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Candidates For Governor Face Off At Will Rogers Theatre

Candidates For Governor Face Off At Will Rogers Theatre

Barry Mangold The top two candidates for governor faced off in a debate at the Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Gov. Stitt Declares Special Election For Recreational Marijuana

Gov. Stitt Declares Special Election For Recreational Marijuana

News 9 After a turbulent time trying to get on the November ballot, Oklahomans will have the opportunity to vote on recreational marijuana in March of next year.

Gov. Stitt Declares Special Election For Recreational Marijuana

Gov. Stitt Declares Special Election For Recreational Marijuana

News 9 After a turbulent time trying to get on the November ballot, Oklahomans will have the opportunity to vote on recreational marijuana in March of next year.

Tribal Leaders Explain Why They've Made An Endorsement In The Race For Oklahoma Governor

Tribal Leaders Explain Why They've Made An Endorsement In The Race For Oklahoma Governor

Brittany Toolis The leaders of Oklahoma’s five largest tribes have thrown their weight behind Joy Hofmeister for governor.

Tribal Leaders Explain Why They've Made An Endorsement In The Race For Oklahoma Governor

Tribal Leaders Explain Why They've Made An Endorsement In The Race For Oklahoma Governor

Brittany Toolis The leaders of Oklahoma’s five largest tribes have thrown their weight behind Joy Hofmeister for governor.

WATCH: Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs House Bill 4369

WATCH: Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs House Bill 4369

News On 6 Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt ceremoniously signed House Bill 4369 Wednesday morning.

WATCH: Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs House Bill 4369

WATCH: Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs House Bill 4369

News On 6 Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt ceremoniously signed House Bill 4369 Wednesday morning.

2SLGBTQ+ Leaders React To Latest Anti-Trans Bill

2SLGBTQ+ Leaders React To Latest Anti-Trans Bill

Feliz Romero Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law that prohibits gender affirming care at OU Children’s Hospital. Critics of the Governor said it could cause irreparable damage.

2SLGBTQ+ Leaders React To Latest Anti-Trans Bill

2SLGBTQ+ Leaders React To Latest Anti-Trans Bill

Feliz Romero Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law that prohibits gender affirming care at OU Children’s Hospital. Critics of the Governor said it could cause irreparable damage.

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Affirming Care At OU Children’s

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Affirming Care At OU Children’s

News On 6 Governor Kevin Stitt put pen to paper Tuesday on a bill that, in part, bans gender-affirming health care at OU Children’s Hospital.

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Affirming Care At OU Children’s

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Affirming Care At OU Children’s

News On 6 Governor Kevin Stitt put pen to paper Tuesday on a bill that, in part, bans gender-affirming health care at OU Children’s Hospital.

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1 Dead, 2 Detained After Shooting In West OKC

1 Dead, 2 Detained After Shooting In West OKC

News 9 Oklahoma City Police responded to the scene of a shooting that happened at around 3 a.m. in the western part of the city.

1 Dead, 2 Detained After Shooting In West OKC

1 Dead, 2 Detained After Shooting In West OKC

News 9 Oklahoma City Police responded to the scene of a shooting that happened at around 3 a.m. in the western part of the city.

Temps Drop As Winter Front Approaches

Temps Drop As Winter Front Approaches

News 9 Rain moving back up across the state this morning. Rain continues off and on through the day. Temperatures will be in the 20s today with wind chills in the 20s.

Temps Drop As Winter Front Approaches

Temps Drop As Winter Front Approaches

News 9 Rain moving back up across the state this morning. Rain continues off and on through the day. Temperatures will be in the 20s today with wind chills in the 20s.

Weatherford Basketball Beats Anadarko 4-2 In 'Offensive Shootout'

Weatherford Basketball Beats Anadarko 4-2 In 'Offensive Shootout'

News 9 In a nail-biting finish, the Weatherford Eagles were able to come out on top over the Anadarko Warriors in Tuesday night's game.

Weatherford Basketball Beats Anadarko 4-2 In 'Offensive Shootout'

Weatherford Basketball Beats Anadarko 4-2 In 'Offensive Shootout'

News 9 In a nail-biting finish, the Weatherford Eagles were able to come out on top over the Anadarko Warriors in Tuesday night's game.

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1 Dead, 2 Detained After Shooting In West OKC

1 Dead, 2 Detained After Shooting In West OKC

News 9 Oklahoma City Police responded to the scene of a shooting that happened at around 3 a.m. in the western part of the city.

Temps Drop As Winter Front Approaches

Temps Drop As Winter Front Approaches

News 9 Rain moving back up across the state this morning. Rain continues off and on through the day. Temperatures will be in the 20s today with wind chills in the 20s.

Weatherford Basketball Beats Anadarko 4-2 In 'Offensive Shootout'

Weatherford Basketball Beats Anadarko 4-2 In 'Offensive Shootout'

News 9 In a nail-biting finish, the Weatherford Eagles were able to come out on top over the Anadarko Warriors in Tuesday night's game.

LeBron Tops Career Scoring Record As Lakers Fall To Thunder

LeBron Tops Career Scoring Record As Lakers Fall To Thunder

Associated Press LeBron James became the NBA’s career scoring leader on a stepback jumper late in the third quarter, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record during his 38-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

Devon Tower Climber Reaches New Heights By Climbing Chase Bank Building In Phoenix

Devon Tower Climber Reaches New Heights By Climbing Chase Bank Building In Phoenix

News 9 The man who climbed the 50-story Devon Tower last June reached new heights again Tuesday in Phoenix.

East OKC Pursuit Ends In Crash, Police Searching For Suspect

East OKC Pursuit Ends In Crash, Police Searching For Suspect

News 9 Oklahoma City Police were involved in a pursuit early Wednesday morning that ended in a crash near Southeast 111th Court and South Sunnylane Road.

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Oklahoma Legislature Approves Over $1 Billion In Infrastructure Improvements

Oklahoma Legislature Approves Over $1 Billion In Infrastructure Improvements

Augusta McDonnell During this week’s special session, the state legislature approved dozens of infrastructure projects and allocated over $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

Oklahoma Legislature Approves Over $1 Billion In Infrastructure Improvements

Oklahoma Legislature Approves Over $1 Billion In Infrastructure Improvements

Augusta McDonnell During this week’s special session, the state legislature approved dozens of infrastructure projects and allocated over $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

Brittany Toolis Advocates fought against a hospital bill that will give hospitals millions in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The bill passed out of the Senate Thursday and would give hospitals owned by the University Hospitals Authority or University Hospital Trust $108.5 million, but they would have to agree to stop providing gender-affirming care for minors.

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

Brittany Toolis Advocates fought against a hospital bill that will give hospitals millions in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The bill passed out of the Senate Thursday and would give hospitals owned by the University Hospitals Authority or University Hospital Trust $108.5 million, but they would have to agree to stop providing gender-affirming care for minors.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Barry Mangold Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt called on lawmakers to lower the state’s income tax and eliminate the grocery sales tax, and immediately met resistance from Senate leadership who say such cuts would not be the “right way” to provide financial relief.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Barry Mangold Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt called on lawmakers to lower the state’s income tax and eliminate the grocery sales tax, and immediately met resistance from Senate leadership who say such cuts would not be the “right way” to provide financial relief.

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Augusta McDonnell A $38 million proposal to expand behavior healthcare at OU Children’s Hospital with federal pandemic related dollars has been on the table for months.

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Augusta McDonnell A $38 million proposal to expand behavior healthcare at OU Children’s Hospital with federal pandemic related dollars has been on the table for months.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Haley Weger Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt held a press conference to urge legislators to eliminate the state grocery tax.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Haley Weger Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt held a press conference to urge legislators to eliminate the state grocery tax.

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Feliz Romero The race for district attorney is heating up, a News 9 SoonerPoll puts both candidates within the margin of error.

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Feliz Romero The race for district attorney is heating up, a News 9 SoonerPoll puts both candidates within the margin of error.

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Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Brittany Toolis The push to get recreational marijuana on the November ballot cleared another hurdle on Thursday.

Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Brittany Toolis The push to get recreational marijuana on the November ballot cleared another hurdle on Thursday.

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma

Augusta McDonnell Gov. Kevin Stitt’s former cabinet secretary David Ostrowe is suing the state after he claims he was maliciously prosecuted while in office.

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma

Augusta McDonnell Gov. Kevin Stitt’s former cabinet secretary David Ostrowe is suing the state after he claims he was maliciously prosecuted while in office.

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