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Parents, Among Them Christians, Sue To Block New Oklahoma School Curriculum That Includes Bible Stories
The New York Sun
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July 4, 2025
A group of parents and faith leaders in Oklahoma is suing to stop new academic standards from taking effect due to concerns that they “coercively subject” public school students to Christian teachings. The new standards, set to go into effect when...
Oklahoma Highway Patrol ramps up DUI patrols ahead of July 4th weekend
News9 - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is partnering with local law enforcement agencies across the state to conduct DUI patrols this Fourth of July. OHP says in 2021, 407 people were killed in drug or alcohol-related crashes in Oklahoma. All of which, OHP...
Choctaw Nation District 4: Incumbent Jess Henry challenged by Kenneth Marshall
NonDoc - Oklahoma
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July 8, 2025
Incumbent Jess Henry is facing a lone challenger, Kenneth Marshall, in the race to represent District 4 on the Choctaw Nation Tribal Council. District 4 covers a northeast portion of the Choctaw Nation Reservation, including parts of LeFlore...
Oklahoma General Manager changing football recruiting
CBS Austin - Texas
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College football has just experienced its most transformative offseason in history and it’s all happened off the field. A new governing body is stepping in, players can now be paid directly by their schools in addition to NIL deals, and with these...
As Trump’s FEMA Review Council begins work, Oklahoma delegation wants input, details
NonDoc - Oklahoma
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON — A sweeping restructuring of the Federal Emergency Management Agency could be on tap when Congress returns from its July 4 recess, a possibility for Oklahoma that could redefine what disaster recovery looks like in a state long...
Why the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is shifting resources from OKC metro
News9 - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol will reallocate resources to areas of the state with the greatest need for patrol presence, the agency announced Thursday. In a statement, OHP said the changes will take effect Nov. 1, 2025. The agency said it is...
ENDUI saturation patrols planned throughout Oklahoma for July 4th weekend
The Duncan Banner - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team will partner with law enforcement agencies across the state to conduct saturation patrols in conjunction with the Fourth of July weekend. The goal, according to OHP, is to make Oklahoma roadways “as safe as...
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 4, 2025
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City Oklahoma City police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City Thursday night. HI EVERYONE. THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE AT 4:00. IT IS A RAINY...
All 444 Maricopa County Tabulators Failed EAC Standards in 2022 Election, Group Claims
The Arizona Sun Times
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July 3, 2025
Every ballot tabulator in Maricopa County’s 2022 election failed to meet Election Assistance Commission (EAC) standards, with all 444 machines experiencing ballot reading errors exceeding the allowable .2 percent error rate, according to a video...
No One is Above The Law! Except Attorneys in a Massachusetts Courtroom
The Valley Patriot - Massachusetts
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July 4, 2025
6/25 Attorneys in Massachusetts have absolute immunity called “litigation privilege” which protects them when they unfairly lie in a court proceeding. This absolute immunity shields them from lawsuits and damages no matter how much harm their lie...
Tom Cole supports reconciliation bill aligned with Trump's agenda
South OKC News - Oklahoma
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July 7, 2025
Rep. Tom Cole, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th District | Congressman Tom Cole official websiteRep. Tom Cole, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th District | Congressman Tom Cole official website Today, Congressman Tom Cole announced his...
70% of last June’s elections were uncontested
Ballotpedia
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July 3, 2025
Throughout June, Ballotpedia covered 900 elections in 20 states, 70% of which were uncontested. That’s up from May, when 43% of the 2,892 covered were uncontested. Ballotpedia defines an uncontested election as one where the number of candidates...
WATCH: Sen. Lankford says Trump's tax bill to make 'big difference' for Oklahomans, families
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 3, 2025
FULL INTERVIEW: Sen. James Lankford talks passage of President Donald Trump's big tax bill House Republicans propelled the bill to passage with a tight 218-214 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed. And we are joined now by...
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules tribal citizens living on reservation required to pay state taxes
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that tribal citizens living within the jurisdiction of tribal reservations outlined in McGirt v. Oklahoma are still required to pay state taxes. The case began in 2020 when Muscogee Nation member Alicia...
Oklahomans invited to submit designs for new challenge coin
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA — Oklahomans are invited to submit designs for a new challenge coin in honor of submarine USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802. USS OKLAHOMA SSN 802 is a state-of-the-art submarine that will be added to the United States Navy's fleet in 2027. To...
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against Muscogee Creek Nation member on tax exemption case
KOKH - Oklahoma
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MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Oklahoma Tax Commission after a lawsuit was filed by a Muscogee Creek Nation member for state income tax exemption. Alicia Stroble sued the Oklahoma Tax Commission,...
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against Stroble, says McGirt ruling doesn't apply to state taxes
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 1, 2025
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against Stroble, says McGirt ruling doesn't apply to state taxes The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that tribal citizens living and working on tribal lands must pay state income tax. WHOSE LAND IS THIS? IS...
58-year-old inmate dead after being found unresponsive at Oklahoma County jail
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 4, 2025
58-year-old inmate dead after being found unresponsive at Oklahoma County jail Authorities are investigating after a 58-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at the Oklahoma County Detention Center Thursday afternoon and later died. HI EVERYONE....
Oklahoma Supreme Court says McGirt ruling does not exempt tribal citizens from state income taxes
News9 - Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that tribal citizens are not exempt from paying state income taxes. This stems from the Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission case, where Alicia Stroble sued the Oklahoma Tax Commission after it denied her...
Oklahoma leaders react to passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill"
News9 - Oklahoma
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Reaction from Oklahoma’s elected leaders was swift but divided following the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping federal package that touches nearly every corner of public policy, from tax relief and border security to deep cuts in...