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Signatures turned in for State Quesion 832 which would raise the minimum wage in Oklahoma
Raise the Wage Oklahoma turned in nearly twice as many signatures as needed to qualify State Question 832 to appear on a ballot, the group reported this week. They had 90 days to gather 92,263 signatures from registered Oklahoma voters, and say they ended up getting about 180,000. If passed, SQ832 would gradually raise the minimum wage in the state to $15.00 an hour by 2029. [See related story HERE]
Reviews Are Now In for Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’
"Twisters" doesn't officially hit screens in Oklahoma until July 19, but early reviews of the potential blockbuster are rolling in. So far, audience reviews are positive but professional reviews are mixed. Regardless of what people are saying about "Twisters," Oklahomans will still show up to theaters this weekend to see...
State election board conducts drawing to determine ballot order
A public drawing was held July 16 by the Secretary of the State Election Board, Paul Ziriax, to determine the ballot order for political parties and Independent candidates for the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. The drawing was held in accordance with state law at 9:30 a.m. at the State Capitol Building, Room G3, in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma Will See Unusual Mild and Wet Weather to End July
Usually by this time of the year, all Oklahomans hear about is how hot it is, and how hot it will be, and we're in a drought, and there doesn't ever seem to be an end in site for the scorching summer. But the forecast has thrown something unusual to Oklahoma: mild and wet weather.
Oklahoma Small Town, Known For Popular Sale, Left Severely Damaged
Following severe weather in parts of Oklahoma last night, Mountain View's sale barn announced that they would not be hosting their usual horse sale for July due to damage. In a town where the most exciting things every year are the fair, harvest and the monthly sale, it's a pretty big deal when you might not be able to make one happen.
County sales tax income up from last year
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales from May 16-31 and estimated sales from June 1-15.
Conversation: Oklahoma Singer-Legislator Jared Deck Represents
In a nation beset by disinformation and division, Oklahoma country soul artist Jared Deck has taken his truth, quite deliberately, to the nexus of music and politics. While writing and recording his latest album, he also marched his faith in progressive ideas and civil process to the public stage of the statehouse in Oklahoma City as a Democratic representative from district 44.
Overnight Storms Bring Much-Needed Rain
Overnight storms bring much-needed rainfall to northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. As of Wednesday morning, Bartlesville airport reported just under an inch of rain, but several stations around the area received significantly more. Copan received 1.95 inches and Nowata received 1.14 inches. Further to the south, Skiatook received 2.88 inches...
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