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Transcript: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 25, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Aug. 25, 2024.MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Republican Oklahoma governor, Kevin Stitt from Oklahoma City. Good morning to you. Governor.GOV. KEVIN STITT: Hey, good morning. Good to be with you.MARGARET BRENNAN: So, one of the biggest drivers of inflation right now are shelter costs. And I know in a previous life, you founded a mortgage business, so I want to tap into something that's also a problem in Oklahoma, and that is the housing shortage. Donald...
Kelley, Lynch seeks voter support in House District 60
Two Yukon Republicans are battling it out to see who will represent District 60 in the state House of Representatives. Mike Kelley and Ron Lynch appear on ballots across Oklahoma House District 60 in Canadian County for the Tuesday, Aug. 27th primary runoff election. Since no candidate from any other...
Animal welfare group takes aim at Senate D33 candidate Gwartney
A Washington D.C. animal welfare group has criticized state Senate candidate Shelley Gwartney for accepting an endorsement from a state commission alleged to be a cockfighting PAC. Animal Wellness Action urged Republican primary voters to “reject Gwartney in her quest for that seat because of her full-throated acceptance and touting...
Drekka brings experimentalism, scene history to Oklahoma
Drekka brings experimentalism, scene history to OklahomaIndiana-based electronic experimenter Drekka is set for a three-night run through OK, bringing his amorphous sound and a unique perspective on the Metro scene. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
An 'Impeach Ryan Walters' rally was held Saturday at the state Capitol
A crowd gathered on Saturday for a rally focused on ousting Oklahoma's controversial schools superintendent from his elected post through impeachment. Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, and Rep. Forrest Bennett, D-Oklahoma City, were among speakers at an "Impeach Ryan Walters Citizens Rally" at the state Capitol. Organized by a group called Oklahomans For Democracy Inc., the rally drew about 75 people. ...
Choctaw Nation To Honor Choctaw-Irish Connection With Events
DURANT, OK – The Choctaw Nation and Choctaw Cultural Center will hold special events honoring the Choctaw-Irish connection. The Choctaw Cultural Center will host a Choctaw-Irish Connection Celebration on Thursday, August 29, featuring the story of the Irish gift, traditional Choctaw dancing and a concert by the acclaimed Celtic roots band RUNA. Free admission can be reserved by visiting https://chocta.ws/irish-connection.
Commissioner's Corner August 25, 2024
Welcome to my weekly commissioners' corner. This past week we were able to replace several large tinhorns throughout the district. We will have two different crews out working on tinhorns this week as well. Being mindful of them will keep everyone safe. We hauled shale to several roads throughout the...
Oklahoma Highway Patrol searching for suspect throwing rocks, breaking windshields on Indian Nation Turnpike
Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigators are asking for the publics help finding a person who has been throwing rocks off of overpasses on the Indian Nation Turnpike.
Some educators concerned after State Supt. Walters lowered standards for statewide test scores
"Look the reality is test standards were changed and passed in the legislature. The test had to be changed in accordance with the new standards,” Walters said. Walters answered questions about those changes at the last State Board of Education meeting.
No Arrests One Year After Deadly Choctaw Shooting
On Aug. 25, 2023, police responded to a shooting at Choctaw High School during its season opener football matchup against Del City. According to investigators, a fight erupted into a shooting that killed 16-year-old Cordea Carter. Off-duty officers at the game working security for Mid-Del Schools responded first to the...
Edmond parents plan to rally for student’s right to fly American flag
EDMOND, Okla. — Parents and community members in Edmond plan to rally Monday morning to support an Edmond North High School student who was told he couldn't fly his American flag on campus. "He flew this flag last year. This is not something that just started. He's been flying...
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