OSDE asks Oklahoma teachers to repay at least $290,000 in new teacher signing bonuses
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) - The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is asking Oklahoma teachers to repay at least $290,000 in new teacher signing...
Proposed bill would allow the vote of the people to decide future salary changes...
OKLAHOMA CITY - Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, this year will again pursue legislation that would send to a vote of the people a question...
New bill would cover cancer screening costs for Oklahoma firefighters
A new bill proposed by State Representative Daniel Pae (R-Lawton) would void costs of medical screenings for Oklahoma firefighters. House Bill 3573...
What Happened To The All-Black Towns In Oklahoma?
As the wind whispers through the vast prairies of Oklahoma, it carries with it the echoes of a remarkable chapter in American history. Within...
Oklahoma Governor Backs Texas in Southern Border Dispute
A Supreme Court decision handed down early last week stated the federal government can remove razor wire erected by Texas law enforcement on the...
Oklahoma passes 20,000 COVID deaths – second state in the nation for the most...
OKLAHOMA (KFOR) - Oklahoma has now passed 20,000 deaths related to COVID-19. That's about the population of Mustang, Oklahoma. Oklahoma is the second state...
Rain barrel sale helps Oklahomans save springtime showers for dusty summer months
Rain barrels capture water that would otherwise be runoff during soggy periods. That stored water can help people run their outdoor taps less during...
Teachers who got sign -on bonuses now have a “Big” problem and have to...
Some Oklahoma teachers now have a big problem. Last year the State Department of Education began giving out bonuses to teachers ranging from $15,000...
Strengthening copper theft penalties
Last week, our OMES/ARPA oversight committee held the budget hearing for the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). This is our largest state...
A grocery tax cut would be better
Gov. Kevin Stitt should simmer down and cease his political theatrics about a possible state income tax cut. Calling a special session for Monday,...
