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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...
Oklahoma legislature passes law intended to protect 340B drug program
The Journal Record - Oklahoma
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July 1, 2025
Summary: – The 340B Nondiscrimination Act was passed after a veto override. – The law prevents insurers from reimbursing 340B entities at lower rates. – Drugmakers and national lobby groups have pushed for restrictions. OKLAHOMA CITY — While some...
COLUMN: Trump's actions are political attacks on academia
The Daily Star - New York
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I recently rewatched “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” with the kids. Toward the beginning of the book, when Dolores Umbridge — Defense Against the Dark Arts professor and resident toadface — usurps the podium at the start-of-term feast,...
Oklahoma Highway Patrol to hand off some duties to local police departments
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 1, 2025
COMING UP. SABRINA, THANKS VERY MUCH. THIS JUST INTO OUR NEWSROOM, OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL WILL BE HANDING OFF SOME OF THEIR DUTIES TO LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS. SOURCES CONFIRMING TO KOCO THAT CHANGES ARE BEING MADE TO ALIGN WITH PROTOCOLS OF...
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules 'McGirt' precedent doesn't apply in state income tax protest
KGOU - Oklahoma
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July 1, 2025
A Muscogee citizen who works for her tribe and lives on its reservation still must pay income tax to Oklahoma, despite her tribal nation's redefinition as Indian Country after the McGirt case. In an opinion dropped Tuesday, Oklahoma's Supreme...
Months after leading Oklahoma State to NCAA third place, David Taylor vacations in Hawaii with his favorite people
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling head coach David Taylor took to social media to share a few glimpses of his time on vacation with his family. Taylor concluded his first NCAA season as head coach earlier this year, helping his team to a...
New law banning foreign ownership of Texas land goes into effect Sept. 1
The Black Chronicle - Oklahoma
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July 4, 2025
(The Center Square) – As foreign espionage threats continue in the U.S. and in Texas, a new bill becomes law Sept. 1 that prohibits foreign ownership of Texas land. SB 17, filed by state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, passed the Texas legislature...
Oklahoma expands ‘Oklahoma Promise Scholarship’ program to children of veteran teachers
KXII - Texas
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July 1, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - A bill that aims to help children of longtime public school teachers qualify for a scholarship is set to go into law. It expands the “Oklahoma Promise Scholarship” to include children of full-time Oklahoma teachers. It only...
Oklahoma Supreme Court hears oral arguments in legal fight to keep state primary elections closed
High Plains Public Radio - Kansas
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June 25, 2025
Supporters say State Question 836 will open up primary elections to the almost half-a-million Independents who can't vote in closed Republican primaries. The state Republican Party, which is challenging the question before it hits the ballot next...
Optics Over Results? New York's Zohran Mamdani Proposed Government-Owned Grocery Stores, But What Do People Really Think About Them
Benzinga
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Zohran Mamdani, fresh off a primary win and favored to become New York's next mayor, is stirring up debate with a bold pitch: open five city-owned grocery stores, one in each borough. The plan is designed to bring affordable, fresh food to areas...
Almost $80 million for Oklahoma schools blocked by Trump administration
High Plains Public Radio - Kansas
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July 4, 2025
The blockade affects multiple areas of education funding. Most of the blocked money for Oklahoma is concentrated in five funds: More than $31 million is in Title II-A funds for Oklahoma. Title II-A funds go toward professional development for...
Oklahoma Highway Patrol to Set Up Saturation Patrols Statewide
KWON - Oklahoma
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July 1, 2025
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. OHP says the goal is to make Oklahoma roadways as safe as possible by...
Members of Congress Investing In Defense Revealed
Newsweek
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July 10, 2025
At least four members of Congress have recently invested in defense companies, a Newsweek analysis has found. According to a review of financial disclosures—in collaboration with data platform Quiver Quantitative—Oklahoma Republican Senator...
Drilling Plummets Under Trump Despite 'Drill, Baby, Drill' Promise
Newsweek
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July 10, 2025
A slump in active oil and gas rigs across the United States has undercut President Donald Trump's rallying cry to "drill, baby, drill," raising economic and political stakes for his administration. Despite Trump's aggressive push for domestic...
Oklahoma Legislature Creates Two New Specialty Courts
JD Supra - California
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June 30, 2025
Oklahoma has now joined many other states creating specialty business courts to handle complex business litigation. Senate Bill 632 creates two new specialized business courts, which will be located in Oklahoma County and Tulsa County. Oklahoma’s...
Study finds DEI training increases prejudice
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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In 2021, Oklahoma lawmakers voted to outlaw mandatory trainings at state colleges that embrace certain core tenets of Critical Race Theory. In practice that meant many “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) trainings were prohibited, since DEI...
Oklahoma ends state-backed water fluoridation, citing health risks
Natural News
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June 30, 2025
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt halts state promotion of water fluoridation, citing public concern and new research on neurodevelopmental risks. Stitt’s order mandates a full review and ends state health agency endorsements, although local...
America’s Unsung Heroes: The Air Force Sustainment Centers -- Commentary
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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A Note from the Author: The views expressed are my own and do not imply or constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, or the U.S. Government. My participation and appearance in any private or public events,...
Oklahoma City man faces charges as part of national Medicare fraud takedown
Sooner State News - Oklahoma
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June 30, 2025
Robert J. "Bob" Troester U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of OklahomaRobert J. "Bob" Troester U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma United States Attorney Robert J. Troester announced that...