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President Biden Faces Calls To Withdraw From Race As He Hosts NATO Summit, Rallies Democrats

Alex Cameron It will be a busy and demanding week for President Biden: he’s hosting a 3-day NATO summit where he will be trying to convince U.S. allies to stay united behind Ukraine; on top of that, and perhaps more importantly, he’ll be trying to convince Democrats on Capitol Hill to stay united behind him.

Oklahoma Business Reacts To New Laws Focused On Economic Development

News 9 Two bills were signed into law that are focused on recruiting and retaining business in the state.

Greater OKC Chamber Of Commerce Makes Annual Trip To DC For With Congressional Delegation

Alex Cameron Oklahoma City-area business leaders were in the nation's capital last week, meeting with the state's congressional delegation and looking for opportunities to capitalize on federal projects and programs.

'An Important Package': House Republicans Pass Nearly-$900 Billion NDAA, With Some Amendments

Alex Cameron In a mostly party line vote, House Republicans Friday passed their version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. The nearly $900 billion measure includes standard support for the military, but also some nods to conservative cultural positions that most Democrats wouldn’t support.

Governor Stitt One Of 19 Governors Calling For Changes To Federal Energy Policy In Letter To Biden Administration

Haley Weger Stitt was one of 19 governors sending a letter to President Biden, laying out concerns with the administration's energy policies and calling for a list of changes.

State Democrats File Formal Resolution For Superintendent Walters' Possible Impeachment

Haley Weger House Democrats filed House Resolution 1052 to form a bipartisan committee to investigate the State Superintendent. House Republicans will decide whether or not to put the resolution up for a vote on the House floor.

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Attorney General Prepared To Fight After Biden Administration Threatens To Sue Oklahoma Over New Law

Haley Weger The federal government gave the attorney general and Gov. Stitt until Monday to agree to refrain from enforcing the immigration law.

Attorney General Prepared To Fight After Biden Administration Threatens To Sue Oklahoma Over New Law

Haley Weger The federal government gave the attorney general and Gov. Stitt until Monday to agree to refrain from enforcing the immigration law.

State Lawmakers Struggle To Agree On Budget, Nearing Legislative Deadline

Haley Weger State lawmakers are getting closer to the legislative deadline, where they have to finalize a state budget. Leaders from the Senate and House met for their fourth budget summit today, as they work to negotiate numbers.

State Lawmakers Struggle To Agree On Budget, Nearing Legislative Deadline

Budget Negotiations Drag On In Oklahoma Capitol

Haley Weger The Oklahoma Capitol is still working out the 2025 budget. There have been budget meetings all day Wednesday as a part of the Senate’s push for transparency.

Budget Negotiations Drag On In Oklahoma Capitol

Haley Weger The Oklahoma Capitol is still working out the 2025 budget. There have been budget meetings all day Wednesday as a part of the Senate’s push for transparency.

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Team USA Track And Field Uniforms Spark Online Controversy

News 9 USA Track and Field uniforms for the 2024 Olympics in Paris were revealed, and some social media users are upset over the women's uniform design.

Team USA Track And Field Uniforms Spark Online Controversy

News 9 USA Track and Field uniforms for the 2024 Olympics in Paris were revealed, and some social media users are upset over the women's uniform design.

Missing Divers From Edmond Found Alive After Disappearance Off Texas Coast

News 9 After disappearing while scuba diving on Wednesday off the coast of Texas, family members of two Oklahomans say they have been found alive.

Missing Divers From Edmond Found Alive After Disappearance Off Texas Coast

News 9 After disappearing while scuba diving on Wednesday off the coast of Texas, family members of two Oklahomans say they have been found alive.

Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

News 9 Following a directive from the Oklahoma State Department of Education to require a bible in schools, News 9 checked in with the 20 largest districts in the state to see what their plans are for the upcoming school year.

Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

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Team USA Track And Field Uniforms Spark Online Controversy

News 9 USA Track and Field uniforms for the 2024 Olympics in Paris were revealed, and some social media users are upset over the women's uniform design.

Missing Divers From Edmond Found Alive After Disappearance Off Texas Coast

News 9 After disappearing while scuba diving on Wednesday off the coast of Texas, family members of two Oklahomans say they have been found alive.

Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

Oklahoma Ranks Second To Last In Public Education

News 9 A new report has been released that places Oklahoma second to last in the public education rankings, only one place ahead of New Mexico.

38 Prairie Dogs In Yukon Moved To Natural Habitat In Northwestern Oklahoma

News 9 The ultimate fate of a prairie dog colony in Yukon is now known. According to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, some of them were relocated to a new home.

State Highway 33 Closed In Payne Co. Following Crash

News 9 After a crash Friday morning west of Perkins, State Highway 33 has been closed in both directions, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

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Budget Discussion Creates Tension In Oklahoma State Capitol

Haley Weger Similar to years past, it seems to be the governor and House on the same page with budget priorities, while the Senate isn’t agreeing with the other two. Now, the three parties have less than four weeks to find common ground.

Budget Discussion Creates Tension In Oklahoma State Capitol

'It's Going To Cost Oklahomans A Lot Of Money To Fight This': Local Immigration Attorney Reacts To New Immigration Law

Haley Weger Under the new law, anybody caught in Oklahoma illegally will be jailed or fined, and must leave the state in 72 hours. But there's still confusion and concern about the logistics of the new law.

'It's Going To Cost Oklahomans A Lot Of Money To Fight This': Local Immigration Attorney Reacts To New Immigration Law

Public Schools Could See Satanic Temple Chaplains If Oklahoma Bill Passes

Amanda Taylor A controversial bill that would allow chaplains to council children in public schools is now gaining support from the Satanic Temple.

Public Schools Could See Satanic Temple Chaplains If Oklahoma Bill Passes

Amanda Taylor A controversial bill that would allow chaplains to council children in public schools is now gaining support from the Satanic Temple.

'This Is Oklahoma, This Is What We Do:' State Lawmakers Help Oklahomans Impacted By Tornado Outbreak

Haley Weger State lawmakers are surveying the damage and figuring out what they can do on the state level to help Oklahomans impacted by this weekend’s storms. Governor Kevin Stitt issued a state of emergency declaration for 12 counties, and state lawmakers are working to ensure emergency management across the state is fully funded.

'This Is Oklahoma, This Is What We Do:' State Lawmakers Help Oklahomans Impacted By Tornado Outbreak

Bill Aims To Attract & Keep Professional Sports Teams In Oklahoma

Haley Weger It would allow Oklahoma teams in one of the major five sports leagues that have at least $10 million on their payroll to receive up to $10 million back from the state.

Bill Aims To Attract & Keep Professional Sports Teams In Oklahoma

Haley Weger It would allow Oklahoma teams in one of the major five sports leagues that have at least $10 million on their payroll to receive up to $10 million back from the state.

Bill Aiming To Fix Loophole In State Bidding Procedures Headed To Gov. Stitt

Haley Weger A state audit was released this week probing into alleged misspent federal dollars. Now state lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would hopefully prevent this from happening again.

Bill Aiming To Fix Loophole In State Bidding Procedures Headed To Gov. Stitt

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President Biden Faces Calls To Withdraw From Race As He Hosts NATO Summit, Rallies Democrats

Oklahoma Business Reacts To New Laws Focused On Economic Development

Greater OKC Chamber Of Commerce Makes Annual Trip To DC For With Congressional Delegation

'An Important Package': House Republicans Pass Nearly-$900 Billion NDAA, With Some Amendments

Governor Stitt One Of 19 Governors Calling For Changes To Federal Energy Policy In Letter To Biden Administration

State Democrats File Formal Resolution For Superintendent Walters' Possible Impeachment

Inequity In College Funding Debated On Oklahoma House Floor Tuesday

Inequity In College Funding Debated On Oklahoma House Floor Tuesday

State Budget Discussions Stall Tuesday As Deadline Looms

State Budget Discussions Stall Tuesday As Deadline Looms

Biden Administration Files Lawsuit Against Okla., Calls Law Unconstitutional

Biden Administration Files Lawsuit Against Okla., Calls Law Unconstitutional

Attorney General Prepared To Fight After Biden Administration Threatens To Sue Oklahoma Over New Law

Attorney General Prepared To Fight After Biden Administration Threatens To Sue Oklahoma Over New Law

State Lawmakers Struggle To Agree On Budget, Nearing Legislative Deadline

State Lawmakers Struggle To Agree On Budget, Nearing Legislative Deadline

Budget Negotiations Drag On In Oklahoma Capitol

Budget Negotiations Drag On In Oklahoma Capitol

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Team USA Track And Field Uniforms Spark Online Controversy

Team USA Track And Field Uniforms Spark Online Controversy

Missing Divers From Edmond Found Alive After Disappearance Off Texas Coast

Missing Divers From Edmond Found Alive After Disappearance Off Texas Coast

Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

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Team USA Track And Field Uniforms Spark Online Controversy

Missing Divers From Edmond Found Alive After Disappearance Off Texas Coast

Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

Oklahoma Ranks Second To Last In Public Education

38 Prairie Dogs In Yukon Moved To Natural Habitat In Northwestern Oklahoma

State Highway 33 Closed In Payne Co. Following Crash

Budget Discussion Creates Tension In Oklahoma State Capitol

Budget Discussion Creates Tension In Oklahoma State Capitol

'It's Going To Cost Oklahomans A Lot Of Money To Fight This': Local Immigration Attorney Reacts To New Immigration Law

'It's Going To Cost Oklahomans A Lot Of Money To Fight This': Local Immigration Attorney Reacts To New Immigration Law

Public Schools Could See Satanic Temple Chaplains If Oklahoma Bill Passes

Public Schools Could See Satanic Temple Chaplains If Oklahoma Bill Passes

'This Is Oklahoma, This Is What We Do:' State Lawmakers Help Oklahomans Impacted By Tornado Outbreak

'This Is Oklahoma, This Is What We Do:' State Lawmakers Help Oklahomans Impacted By Tornado Outbreak

Bill Aims To Attract & Keep Professional Sports Teams In Oklahoma

Bill Aims To Attract & Keep Professional Sports Teams In Oklahoma

Bill Aiming To Fix Loophole In State Bidding Procedures Headed To Gov. Stitt

Bill Aiming To Fix Loophole In State Bidding Procedures Headed To Gov. Stitt