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Cellphones in schools, vaping and vouchers: Oklahoma Senate to study 39 issues in interim
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma senators during the interim are expected to take a deep dive into cellphones in schools, voucher costs and other topics. Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, approved 39 interim study requests. The requests have been assigned to committees. The committee chairperson will determine whether or not the study...
Oklahomans are getting disaster recovery help thanks to this nonprofit group
Like many disaster survivors, a Slaughterville woman found her path to recovery fraught with financial concerns, insurance issues and other obstacles. Carolyn Shockey and her son faced some of these roadblocks after two storms damaged their mobile home but they are currently on the right "ROAD" due to the efforts of a group of nonprofit agencies.
Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail financed, awaiting action from governor
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s 13 original Black towns will soon be connected on the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail. The trail will link towns that are significant to civil rights history through a grant program with the Oklahoma Historical Society. Because the towns cover a vast geography, the trail will allow visitors to pick and choose which to visit.
Oklahoma Weather Update: Showers Taper Off by Evening
Tulsa, OK – Light rain is expected to shift southward this morning, with chances diminishing by the evening. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, severe weather is not anticipated. The forecast for today includes a 10-20% chance of showers in the Tulsa area, with temperatures peaking at 87°F.
Artificial intelligence degree programs to be available at Oklahoma universities
OKLAHOMA CITY – Students at some of Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities will soon be able to pursue undergraduate degrees in artificial intelligence. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved artificial intelligence degree programs at Rose State College, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma on June 4. While some universities have […] The post Artificial intelligence degree programs to be available at Oklahoma universities appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma women robbed of critical resources, entry point into politics
Stacey is a political science professor and program coordinator for political science at Rose State College. Stacey is a member of Scholars Strategy Network. The University of Oklahoma’s recent decision to shutter a longstanding program intended to encourage, empower and educate female Oklahoma college students to pursue civic and political service careers has deeply unsettled me.
Watch Now: The Folds Of Honor Freedomfest Fireworks Show, With Music!
Fireworks shows lit up the skies across Green Country last night as Oklahomans celebrated Independence Day. The Folds of Honor Freedomfest fireworks show was earlier than planned due to rain, so News on 6 aired the show at 9:30 p.m., pairing the dazzling display with the synchronized music. Families and...
OHP: Several Drownings Thursday, Lake Thunderbird Drowning Victim Identified
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has responded to several reported drownings in Oklahoma. One of which was at Lake Thunderbird. OHP identified the Lake Thunderbird drowning victim as 53-year-old Sean Mooney, from Harrah. OHP confirmed that Mooney was working on his boat and fell overboard for an unknown reason on Wednesday,...
Separation of church and state isn’t going away
Oklahoma’s state superintendent of public instruction ordered all teachers in the state to apparently violate both state and federal laws separating religion from public schools last month. According to Reuters, he said: “Every teacher, every classroom in the state will have a Bible in the classroom and will be teaching from the Bible in the classroom to ensure that this […] The post Separation of church and state isn’t going away first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Stay hydrated, arrive early when going to Fourth of July celebrations across Oklahoma
Celebrations are underway as there are fireworks, food and fun for the Fourth of July. No matter where you go in Oklahoma, all event organizers have one thing in common: they want you to be prepared. The first things they suggest are to stay hydrated and to get to the...
State Senator considering legal action against state school board, Walters
A state lawmaker says she’s ready to take the state school board and State Superintendent Ryan Walters to court after she says they violated Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act when they refused to let her sit in on their executive session discussions last week.
Oklahomans to have access to financing for hail-resistant roofs
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans will soon have access to financing to upgrade their homes with severe weather-averse roofs. In May, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act was signed into law. It allows Oklahomans to apply to a grant program that would provide severe hail-resistant roofs, impact-resistant shingles and rain-resistant attic vents. The law will go into […] The post Oklahomans to have access to financing for hail-resistant roofs appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Gov. Stitt has said outsourcing PR work is 'wasteful,' but Ryan Walters renews DC contract
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has extended its contract with a Washington, D.C., area public relations firm. Records show the agency hired Vought Strategies last year to book interviews with national media outlets, write op-eds and speeches, and increase state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national exposure. The firm first worked as a vendor, then signed a four-month contract ending June 30, with the possibility of three one-year extensions.
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