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Oklahoma Legislator Targets Student IDs in Latest Voting Restriction Push

Rep. Olsen's new bills would ban student IDs at polls and eliminate paper voter ID cards entirely by 2027 in the GOP's latest push to depress the state's already last place turnout

12/10/2024

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Progressive Workshop Charts New Paths for Post-Election Oklahoma

At a downtown OKC workshop, state legislators joined grassroots organizers to talk strategy for expanding progressive influence beyond the state's urban centers.

12/9/2024

Stitt and Walters Spend Education Funding Office's Funds on Ex-Land Office Secretary Legal Bills
Education

Stitt and Walters Spend Education Funding Office's Funds on Ex-Land Office Secretary Legal Bills

Kevin Stitt, Ryan Walters, and an all-GOP Land Office Commission greenlit costly legal fees to defend a former secretary who resigned amid conflicts of interest after the AG refused to represent him.

12/7/2024

New Bill Aims to Strengthen Oklahoma's Anti-Stalking Protections
Safety Women

New Bill Aims to Strengthen Oklahoma's Anti-Stalking Protections

House Bill 1002 introduces vital reforms to streamline protective orders, enhance victim support, and close gaps in current Oklahoma’s anti-stalking laws.

12/2/2024

OKC Considers Stricter Rules on Short-Term Rentals
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OKC Considers Stricter Rules on Short-Term Rentals

With concerns over rising rents and reduced housing options, OKC officials consider new regulations for Airbnb and VRBO rentals, aiming to prioritize local residents and community stability.

12/1/2024

What Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Means for Oklahoma
Justice Families

What Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Means for Oklahoma

Gov. Stitt wants Oklahoma to lead Trump’s deportation efforts, but critics warn of devastating costs, logistical chaos, and harm to communities and the economy.

11/26/2024

Setting the Record Straight: How GOP Policies Fail Oklahoma’s Middle Class
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Setting the Record Straight: How GOP Policies Fail Oklahoma’s Middle Class

Former Speaker McCall’s op-ed paints a rosy picture of Oklahoma’s conservative policies, but the facts reveal a different story on education, healthcare, and economic inequality.

11/22/2024

Senator Mullin Flip Flops on Gaetz Nomination
Justice

Senator Mullin Flip Flops on Gaetz Nomination

After years of condemning Gaetz’s behavior, Sen. Markwayne Mullin now signals support for his AG nomination, putting party politics above character.

11/18/2024