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Lawmakers clash over DEI funding ban in Oklahoma higher education

Lawmakers clash over DEI funding ban in Oklahoma higher education

Haley Hetrick Oklahoma lawmakers are divided over Senate Bill 796, which would ban the use of state funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public universities, with supporters calling it a safeguard against ideological bias and opponents warning it will harm educational quality and student opportunity.

State Lawmaker Studies Oklahoma’s Unemployment Tax, Way To Make State More Competitive

State Lawmaker Studies Oklahoma’s Unemployment Tax, Way To Make State More Competitive

News 9 Rep. Mark Tedford (R-Tulsa) is looking into possible changes to Oklahoma’s unemployment tax. The state representative from Tulsa recently held an interim study examining the impact of the tax on economic development.

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Lawmakers reflect on tumultuous end to legislative session

Lawmakers reflect on tumultuous end to legislative session

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma lawmakers reflect on mental health reforms, rising insurance costs, and budget challenges following a turbulent legislative session.

Lawmakers reflect on tumultuous end to legislative session

Lawmakers reflect on tumultuous end to legislative session

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma lawmakers reflect on mental health reforms, rising insurance costs, and budget challenges following a turbulent legislative session.

Tessa Durrell crowned Miss Oklahoma 2025, advocates her community service initiative

Tessa Durrell crowned Miss Oklahoma 2025, advocates her community service initiative

Graham Dowers Tessa Durrell, Miss Broken Arrow and OSU graduate, was crowned Miss Oklahoma 2025 and will promote a community service initiative statewide.

Tessa Durrell crowned Miss Oklahoma 2025, advocates her community service initiative

Tessa Durrell crowned Miss Oklahoma 2025, advocates her community service initiative

Graham Dowers Tessa Durrell, Miss Broken Arrow and OSU graduate, was crowned Miss Oklahoma 2025 and will promote a community service initiative statewide.

Rep. Tom Cole pushes to advance full budget package before August recess

Rep. Tom Cole pushes to advance full budget package before August recess

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole is leading efforts to pass all 12 federal appropriations bills before the August recess despite budget delays.

Rep. Tom Cole pushes to advance full budget package before August recess

Rep. Tom Cole pushes to advance full budget package before August recess

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole is leading efforts to pass all 12 federal appropriations bills before the August recess despite budget delays.

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Lawmakers reflect on tumultuous end to legislative session

Lawmakers reflect on tumultuous end to legislative session

Scott Mitchell Oklahoma lawmakers reflect on mental health reforms, rising insurance costs, and budget challenges following a turbulent legislative session.

Tessa Durrell crowned Miss Oklahoma 2025, advocates her community service initiative

Tessa Durrell crowned Miss Oklahoma 2025, advocates her community service initiative

Graham Dowers Tessa Durrell, Miss Broken Arrow and OSU graduate, was crowned Miss Oklahoma 2025 and will promote a community service initiative statewide.

Rep. Tom Cole pushes to advance full budget package before August recess

Rep. Tom Cole pushes to advance full budget package before August recess

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole is leading efforts to pass all 12 federal appropriations bills before the August recess despite budget delays.

Suspect arrested after early morning shooting at Enid house party

Suspect arrested after early morning shooting at Enid house party

Graham Dowers Enid police say a suspect was arrested after two people were injured in a shooting at a westside house party early Sunday morning.

Families brace for another scorching summer as heat impacts health and finances

Families brace for another scorching summer as heat impacts health and finances

Graham Dowers With another hot summer ahead, families are urged to adopt energy-saving habits to protect their health and lower rising utility costs.

‘Thunder Up in the Park’ moved to noon due to severe weather risk

‘Thunder Up in the Park’ moved to noon due to severe weather risk

Graham Dowers Thunder Up in the Park festivities have been moved to noon Sunday due to the threat of severe weather before tonight’s Thunder game.

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