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An Oklahoma board overseeing charter schools rejected an application to open a state-funded Jewish school.
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Oklahoma board rejects Jewish charter school, braces for a court battle • Oklahoma Voice
The rejection of a Jewish charter school concept will be challenged in federal court, the school's founders say
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February 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
An Oklahoma board overseeing charter schools rejected an application to open a state-funded Jewish school.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday signed a bill to protect worship services.
Bill to protect Oklahoma worship services becomes law • Oklahoma Voice
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday signed a bill to protect worship services.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Friday signed a bill to protect worship services.
Cindy Clemishire was 12 years old on Christmas night in 1982 when a traveling evangelist staying with her family first abused her.
States, including Oklahoma, move to ban NDAs that silence survivors of child sexual abuse • Oklahoma Voice
States including Alabama, Georgia and Oklahoma are considering joining the handful of others that ban nondisclosure agreements from being used in civil settlements that involve child sexual abuse…
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February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Cindy Clemishire was 12 years old on Christmas night in 1982 when a traveling evangelist staying with her family first abused her.
A Senate panel on Monday passed a bill to prohibit the sale and manufacturing of cell-cultured lab-grown meat.
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Oklahoma panel passes measure to ban lab-grown meat • Oklahoma Voice
A Senate panel on Monday passed a bill to prohibit the sale and manufacturing of cell-cultured lab-grown meat.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
A Senate panel on Monday passed a bill to prohibit the sale and manufacturing of cell-cultured lab-grown meat.
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Leer en español: En custodia de ICE, una familia colombiana de Oklahoma se autodeportó.
Un solicitante de asilo prosperaba en Oklahoma hasta una detención de ICE • Oklahoma Voice
Después de encontrar un hogar en Oklahoma City, un trabajador inmigrante y su familia se detuvieron por ICE.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Leer en español: En custodia de ICE, una familia colombiana de Oklahoma se autodeportó.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed Senate Bill 268 Friday, a bill to allow transgender people to be excluded from restrooms, locker rooms, jails, and other spaces that don’t match their sex at birth.
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New Hampshire’s ‘bathroom bill’ vetoed for the third time • Oklahoma Voice
Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed Senate Bill 268 Friday, which would allow transgender people to be excluded from restrooms, locker rooms, jails, and other spaces that don’t match their sex at birth.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed Senate Bill 268 Friday, a bill to allow transgender people to be excluded from restrooms, locker rooms, jails, and other spaces that don’t match their sex at birth.
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There’s a new game for cynics to play each time they watch the Oklahoma Legislature convene. You might call it a drinking game, but the participants aren’t the ones taking swigs of the nearest beer.
The Guess Who? game isn't just for kids. It's the latest trend for tracking Oklahoma lawmaker antics • Oklahoma Voice
There’s a new game for cynics to play each time they watch the Oklahoma Legislature convene. You might call it a drinking game, but the participants aren’t the ones taking swigs of the nearest beer.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
There’s a new game for cynics to play each time they watch the Oklahoma Legislature convene. You might call it a drinking game, but the participants aren’t the ones taking swigs of the nearest beer.
The leader of the Oklahoma Senate strongly criticized a proposed initiative petition seeking to phase out property taxes for some homeowners.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The leader of the Oklahoma Senate strongly criticized a proposed initiative petition seeking to phase out property taxes for some homeowners.
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Separated and detained in ICE custody, a family from Oklahoma City faced a difficult choice: Stay in detention with three young children or self-deport.
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An asylum seeker was thriving in Oklahoma. Then, an ICE detention led him to self-deport. • Oklahoma Voice
After finding a home in Oklahoma City, an immigrant worker and his family were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Separated and detained in ICE custody, a family from Oklahoma City faced a difficult choice: Stay in detention with three young children or self-deport.
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Bipartisan leaders said they're ready for a redo on Oklahoma's academic standards for social studies.
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Oklahoma officials say they’re eager for new social studies standards • Oklahoma Voice
A version last year contained controversial content on COVID-19 and the 2020 presidential election. It has since been overturned.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Bipartisan leaders said they're ready for a redo on Oklahoma's academic standards for social studies.
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A Senate panel on Thursday passed a measure that would prohibit insurance companies from using credit information in determining rates.
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Bill advances prohibiting use of Oklahomans’ credit information to set insurance rates • Oklahoma Voice
A Senate panel on Thursday passed a measure that would prohibit insurance companies from using credit information in determining rates.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:39 PM
A Senate panel on Thursday passed a measure that would prohibit insurance companies from using credit information in determining rates.
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Despite the high-profile U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data.
Immigration detention passed 70,000 in January • Oklahoma Voice
Despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data. Immigrant detention nationwide reached a…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Despite the high-profile U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data.
President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock in the form of bipartisan approval of a spending law that gives the department a small raise.
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In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department • Oklahoma Voice
President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the form of bipartisan...
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February 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM
President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock in the form of bipartisan approval of a spending law that gives the department a small raise.
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Oklahoma House lawmakers on Wednesday considered measures that would create limitations on the use of food assistance funds in an effort to curtail fraud and cut costs.
House lawmakers weigh bills aimed at reducing Oklahoma food assistance fraud • Oklahoma Voice
Oklahoma House lawmakers considered measures that would create limitations on the use of food assistance funds in an effort to curtail fraud and cut costs.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Oklahoma House lawmakers on Wednesday considered measures that would create limitations on the use of food assistance funds in an effort to curtail fraud and cut costs.
The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday passed a measure designed to protect churchgoers from those seeking to disrupt their religious services.
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Bill protecting places of worship from disruptors heads to Oklahoma governor • Oklahoma Voice
The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday passed a measure designed to protect churchgoers from those seeking to disrupt their religious services.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM
The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday passed a measure designed to protect churchgoers from those seeking to disrupt their religious services.
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State Rep. Toni Hasenbeck announced Wednesday she is running for Oklahoma's top education office.
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House GOP lawmaker launches state superintendent campaign • Oklahoma Voice
A Republican state lawmaker announced she will join a crowded field running for Oklahoma's top education office.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:02 PM
State Rep. Toni Hasenbeck announced Wednesday she is running for Oklahoma's top education office.
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A new draft of Oklahoma academic standards for social studies education leaves out content that caused significant controversy in last year's now-overturned version.
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Controversial content deleted in new draft of Oklahoma social studies standards • Oklahoma Voice
Oklahoma public schools wouldn't have to teach Bible stories and contested claims about 2020 elections under a new proposal.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:11 PM
A new draft of Oklahoma academic standards for social studies education leaves out content that caused significant controversy in last year's now-overturned version.
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The federal district court judge overseeing the lawsuit Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed against the Department of Defense said during a Tuesday hearing he expects to issue a ruling before Feb. 11.
First Amendment free speech rights debated in Sen. Mark Kelly’s illegal orders case • Oklahoma Voice
The federal district court judge overseeing the lawsuit Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed against the Department of Defense said during a Tuesday hearing he expects to issue a ruling before Feb....
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February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The federal district court judge overseeing the lawsuit Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed against the Department of Defense said during a Tuesday hearing he expects to issue a ruling before Feb. 11.
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run elections.
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Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections • Oklahoma Voice
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run elections.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run elections.
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The U.S. Department of Education exhausted millions in taxpayer dollars trying to eliminate a chunk of its Office for Civil Rights, a government watchdog found in a report released Monday.
US Education Department paid up to $38M to civil rights workers on leave, watchdog says • Oklahoma Voice
The U.S. Department of Education exhausted millions in taxpayer dollars trying to eliminate a chunk of its Office for Civil Rights, a government watchdog found in a report released.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The U.S. Department of Education exhausted millions in taxpayer dollars trying to eliminate a chunk of its Office for Civil Rights, a government watchdog found in a report released Monday.
As Oklahoma struggles with a lack of child care options, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and advocates are looking toward long-term solutions.
Lawmakers eye long-term solutions to Oklahoma child care crisis • Oklahoma Voice
As Oklahoma struggles with a lack of child care options, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and advocates are looking toward long-term solutions.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
As Oklahoma struggles with a lack of child care options, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and advocates are looking toward long-term solutions.
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on Tuesday voted to seek interstate designations for two eastern Oklahoma turnpikes.
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Oklahoma seeks interstate designation for two more turnpikes • Oklahoma Voice
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on Tuesday voted to seek interstate designations for two eastern Oklahoma turnpikes.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:23 PM
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on Tuesday voted to seek interstate designations for two eastern Oklahoma turnpikes.
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Dozens of U.S. House Democrats and leaders of several caucuses rallied on a chilly Tuesday morning outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in the nation’s capital, demanding the resignation, firing or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
US House Democrats call for Kristi Noem’s firing in rally outside ICE headquarters • Oklahoma Voice
Dozens of U.S. House Democrats and leaders of several caucuses rallied on a chilly Tuesday morning outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in the nation's capital, demanding the...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Dozens of U.S. House Democrats and leaders of several caucuses rallied on a chilly Tuesday morning outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in the nation’s capital, demanding the resignation, firing or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
The U.S. House cleared a government funding package Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it and end the partial shutdown that began this past weekend.
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US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate • Oklahoma Voice
The U.S. House cleared a government funding package Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it and end the partial shutdown that began this past…
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February 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The U.S. House cleared a government funding package Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it and end the partial shutdown that began this past weekend.
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The U.S. House is expected to vote as soon as Tuesday on the government funding package that will end the ongoing partial government shutdown once it becomes law.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The U.S. House is expected to vote as soon as Tuesday on the government funding package that will end the ongoing partial government shutdown once it becomes law.