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State school board member, lawmakers raise legal concerns over Walters’ proposed Bible purchases
An Oklahoma State School Board member and multiple state lawmakers voiced concerns Thursday after State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced he would like the state to give his agency an additional $3 million in taxpayer dollars to purchase New King James version Bibles to put in public school classrooms.
OK Gov. Stitt abandons one-size-fits-all tribal tag compact approach with Cherokee Nation
Initially, Stitt had said the Cherokee Nation must accept the same terms and conditions that the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations agreed to during the tribal tag compact discussions. Now, the governor’s office confirmed they have offered the Cherokee Nation a unique compact to address their needs and concerns and settle the matter.
What Can You Afford With Oklahoma’s Average Salary?
Anywhere you go these days, you'll see people struggling. Groceries are through the roof, everyone's fighting to keep up with the bare necessities, the list goes on. The billionares tell folks to "live within their means" to get ahead of debts and eventually come out on top. But is living within the means even possible in Oklahoma, working with what we're taking home?
Opinion: Loss of federal child care support next month is a threat to Oklahoma's economy
During the pandemic and our recovery period, the federal government invested billions of dollars in industries that help keep our economy afloat. Rightfully, Oklahoma’s child care industry was one of the sectors considered critical. But the more than $1 billion in funds provided over the last three years runs out at the end of this month. These dollars expiring brings us to a pivotal moment as a state in which we either fully embrace the importance of...
Oklahoma tourism head to retire after critical audit
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation Executive Director Shelley Zumwalt on Thursday announced her retirement months after she was called on to resign in the wake of a scathing audit. Zumwalt has led the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation since October 2022. She said she is retiring to pursue a career […]
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