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Oklahoma Chronicle: Gov. Kevin Stitt aims to 'shut down' medical marijuana industry
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (177+ words) Gov. Kevin Stitt called for a re-vote on medical marijuana during his State of the State address, saying he wants the industry in the state shut down. "One of the greatest threats to public safety is the out-of-control marijuana industry....
Trump doesn't offer apology for sharing video of Obamas
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (431+ words) The video, which was shared on President Donald Trump's social media account, was denounced as racist by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. President Donald Trump is not apologizing for a social media video that depicted former President Barack…...
Editorial: Work of historic Black leaders continue to shape Oklahoma today
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (208+ words) We'd like to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]. Black History Month is a chance to reflect not just on the past, but on the people whose lives and leadership continue to shape Oklahoma today. Take Ralph Ellison. He…...
OSSAA to hold first meeting next week after Gov. Kevin Stitt called to end organization
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (309+ words) During his State of the State address earlier this week, the governor said that the OSSAA should be disbanded Officials with the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association will meet for the first time next week since Gov. Kevin Stitt called…...
Call for Oklahoma medical marijuana recall sparks concern amongst growers
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (249+ words) Gov. Kevin Stitt's suggestion to shut down Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry has sparked concern among supporters who argue that schools would lose significant funding. Gov. Kevin Stitt's proposal to shut down Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry has sparked concern among supporters…...
Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole to investigate Native American boarding school deaths
2+ day ago (97+ words) Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole to investigate Native American boarding school deaths'KOCO Rep. Tom Cole has reintroduced legislation to Congress aiming to investigate the deaths of Native American children at government-funded boarding schools. Rep. Tom Cole, a member of the Chickasaw…...
Oklahoma Senate leader opposes Gov. Stitt’s call for new vote on medical marijuana
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (332+ words) Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton disagrees with Gov. Kevin Stitt's proposal for another vote on Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry, advocating instead for continued regulation. Gov. Kevin Stitt's call for another vote on Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry during his State of…...
Oklahoma bill to criminalize church disruptions heads to Gov. Stitt’s desk
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (297+ words) Senate Bill 743, which aims to protect religious services from disruptions, has passed the Oklahoma Senate and is now awaiting Gov. Kevin Stitt's signature. Senate Bill 743, which makes it a crime to disrupt church services in Oklahoma, has passed the Senate…...
How is President Trump's executive order on AI impacting legislation in Oklahoma?
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (595+ words) Another legislative session began at the Oklahoma state Capitol this week, as lawmakers discuss the usual topics, like taxes, budgets, education and public safety. But another topic took center stage during the first week of session: artificial intelligence. "We are…...
Oklahoma governor calls for end of high school sports association
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (395+ words) Gov. Kevin Stitt calls to end the high school sports association Gov. Kevin Stitt has called for the end of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), leading state Sen. Casey Murdock to file Senate Bill 1890 to create a new…...