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OP-ED: Uncontested Races are Killing Oklahoma
Is Oklahoma's democracy truly representative when a majority of races go uncontested?
2/23/2025
By Amanda McCellon
Del City Lawmaker Challenges Stitt's Return-to-Office Order
Oklahoma State Rep. Andy Fugate files lawsuit challenging Gov. Kevin Stitt's executive order requiring state employees to return to in-person work, citing a violation of the separation of powers.
2/21/2025
By OklahomaBlueDot.org Editors
Fact Check: Did the Majority of Oklahomans Vote for Donald Trump?
We keep seeing claims that most Oklahomans backed Trump in 2024. Let’s set the record straight.
2/7/2025
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
State of the State: Stitt omits "green" connection in $620M manufacturing deal
In his annual address, the governor touted a $620M manufacturing investment, but neglected to mention it’s a Norwegian-owned solar company.
2/4/2025
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
New Trump Tariffs Risk ~$2.5B in Oklahoma Foreign Exports
Oklahoma’s top trading partners, Canada and Mexico, are imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, putting key industries, small businesses, and thousands of jobs at risk.
2/2/2025
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
Can Dialogue Bridge Oklahoma’s Reproductive Healthcare Divide?
New grassroots initiative repro46 aims to spark empathy and understanding amid divisive reproductive healthcare debates.
2/1/2025
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
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
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
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
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
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
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
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
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
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
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
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
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
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
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors
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
By OklahomaBlueDot.org editors