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WEBAt Thursday’s State Board of Education meeting, State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced in his annual budget proposal $3 million was already being spent on classroom Bibles, and the board voted to ask the legislature for an additional $3 million. Oklahoma State Board of Education.
What we know about the 3 men who were shot by Kyle …
WEBNov 21, 2021 · A jury on Friday found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges related to his shooting of three men on Aug. 25, 2020. Joseph Rosenbaum, Anthony Huber, Gaige Grosskreutz and Rittenhouse had traveled to the scene of unrest in Kenosha, Wis., that night for differing reasons. Protesters had gathered there to speak out against the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man who was left ...
Oklahoma Leads Nation In Number Of Cannabis Dispensaries
WEBFeb 12, 2020 · Since 2018, Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry has grown rapidly. Currently, the state leads the nation in the number of cannabis dispensaries, and it ranks second for dispensaries per capita. Journal Record editor Russell Ray discusses two reports that give insight into the prevalence of Oklahoma's cannabis business. Full transcript: Drew Hutchinson: This is the Business Intelligence ...
AG’s office looking into potential Open Meeting Act violation
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The Office of the Attorney General said in a statement it will look into the State Board of Education’s actions regarding executive session admittance for lawmakers at Wednesday’s board meeting.
Gov. Kevin Stitt sworn into second term as Oklahoma's governor
WEBJan 9, 2023 · Surrounded by members of the state legislature, newly elected state officials, the State Supreme Court justices and leaders of Oklahoma’s tribal nations, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt was sworn into his second term in office late Monday morning. He is the fifth governor to serve two terms. Stitt said he is continuing forward with his “Top Ten ...
Oklahoma's tax cut on groceries now in effect. What qualifies?
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Oklahoma's sales tax on groceries is coming to an end. Starting Aug. 29, the state’s 4.5% sales tax on groceries will be eliminated, following the signing of the bill by Gov. Kevin Stitt in February. The tax cut is estimated to save the average Oklahoman about $104 per year. Beginning Thursday, you shouldn’t be charged the state sales tax ...
Boundaries Of Six State Tribes Now On Google Maps - KGOU
WEBSep 28, 2020 · The Cherokee Nation’s reservation boundaries are now being presented on Google Maps, a historic recognition of tribal lands from the tech giant. These boundaries comprise 7,000 square miles in the northeastern part of Oklahoma. “After the monumental Supreme Court ruling in McGirt v Oklahoma, we’ve …
Edmond City Council approves water, sewer rate increases to fund …
WEBSep 15, 2023 · Edmond residents and business owners will see their water and sewer bills go up this fall after city council voted to approve a rate hike.
Oklahoma City voters resoundingly approve new $900M NBA …
WEBDec 13, 2023 · It opened in 2002 and is one of the smallest arenas in the NBA. The new arena will cost at least $900 million to build, with $70 million planned to come from MAPS 4 funds and $50 million from the owners of the team. The remaining funds — representing more than $700 million — will come from a 72-month one-cent sales tax.
How Curious: Was An Oklahoma Lawman The Inspiration Behind …
WEBSep 29, 2021 · Bass Reeves, one of the first Black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River, is considered among the most prolific law enforcement officers in American history. But was the character The Lone Ranger based on Reeves?