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5 things you need to know about the Oklahoma state income tax cut

by News 6
OKLAHOMA CITY -State leaders rolled out the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes an income tax cut. Republican leaders did not originally see eye-to-eye on the logistics of the cut, but did come to a compromise.What tax cut did lawmakers agree on?State lawmakers agreed to eliminate the bottom three of the six total tax brackets.... Read More.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters considering run for governor

by KTUL
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — State Superintendent Ryan Walters is considering a run for Governor.During an interview with Newschannel 8's Lauren Henry, he said he's going to use the summer to make a decision."What we're looking at is a decision for this summer," Walters said. "Right now, I've been focused on getting through session and working... Read More.

Trump criticizes Walmart for blaming tariffs as prices set to rise

by Scripps News
By: Justin BoggsDays after Walmart announced price hikes would be coming later this month due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, Trump said that Walmart should "eat" the costs.In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said, "Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain.... Read More.
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New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

by The Associated Press
By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma high school students studying U.S. history learn about the Industrial Revolution, women’s suffrage, and America's expanding role in international affairs.Beginning next school year, they will add conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election.Oklahoma’s new social studies standards for K-12 public school students, already infused with... Read More.

Oklahoma lands $4 billion aluminum plant, creating 1,000 jobs

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce have announced a landmark investment in the state, as Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) has chosen Oklahoma as the site for the first new primary aluminum production plant in the United States in 45 years.The $4 billion project is set to create 1,000... Read More.

Ponca City High School Class of 2025 Graduation Friday, May 16

by Ponca City Now
The Ponca City High School commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m.New this year the seating will be on a first come first served basis. No reserved seating will take place. Anyone who reserves a spot early... Read More.
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Walters touts first-of-its-kind lifetime ban process; issues bans

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters shared an update on the Oklahoma Department of Education's (OSDE) new lifetime ban policy for teachers.The lifetime ban process, which is the first of its kind in the United States, enters lifetime surrenderers into a national database, notifying other states and school systems to prevent... Read More.
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Glitch in Oklahoma marijuana licensing portal cancels thousands of business licenses

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A glitch in the licensing portal that the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority uses inadvertently canceled thousands of medical marijuana business licenses.The OMMA said they are aware of a glitch with the Thentia platform.They are urging businesses that were affected to reach out to them.The OMMA also said if a business received... Read More.

Trump’s bold foreign policy shocks critics, even impressing former Biden officials

by TNND
(TNND) — President Trump's recent foreign policy actions are drawing attention for their speed and audacity, even earning some praise from unlikely quarters.Axios reported that Biden administration veterans, while questioning Trump's motives, expressed admiration for the pace and boldness of his moves."Gosh, I wish I could work for an administration that could move that quickly,"... Read More.

House Remembers Fallen Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week

by Ponca City Now
 The Oklahoma House of Representatives paused to remember the lives of two Oklahoma law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year.The House held a moment of silence in remembrance of Corporal Robert William Sumner, who served with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, and Brian Keith Herbert,... Read More.
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