Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s new bill gives parents power to remove sexual material from school libraries
According to a new bill proposed in the state, parents in Oklahoma can request sexual material to be removed from public school libraries. The bill SB1142, written by Sen. Rob Standridge (R-Okla.), said parents and grandparents of children in Oklahoma's public schools would be given the power to have books containing ...
Oklahoma Sen. Nathan Dahm (R) submits new law to force accountability for ‘malicious prosecution’
On Nov. 23, following the Kyle Rittenhouse case, an Oklahoma senator filed legislation to hold "malicious prosecution" responsible and seek reimbursement for individuals charged with murder but later found not guilty owing to reasonable homicide. Senate Bill 1120, also known as Kyle Law, was introduced by Senator Nathan Dahm (R-Broken Arrow), ...
Oklahoma governor spares Julius Jones hours before his execution
On Thursday, Nov. 18, just hours before the scheduled execution of Julius Jones, the governor of Oklahoma spared his life. Jones' death sentence was reduced to life in prison by Governor Kevin Stitt. His execution was to take place at 4 p.m. The decision sparked significant outrage amid allegations that he was ...
Young man’s life changed by good Samaritans after seeing him walking 17 miles daily for work
Good Samaritans have altered the life of a 20-year-old man from Oklahoma who walks 17 miles daily for work. Donte Franklin, 20, was presented with a brand new bike by a riding group to recognize his efforts in life. "It just touched me that this man is only 20 years old and ...
Federal Judge publicly questions prosecution of Jan. 6 rioters compared with George Floyd demonstrators
A judge had openly wondered with prosecutors why they did not put as much effort in challenging George Floyd protesters as they did in going after Jan. 6 rioters. "I think the U.S. attorney would have more credibility if it was even-handed in its concern about riots and mobs in this ...
9 year-old boy receives 5,000 adoption offers after pleading with families to ‘pick me’
An Oklahoma minor quickly became overwhelmed with potential foster parents after making a heart-wrenching plea on television. Jordan felt so upset about not having a family he decided to vent his anguish in a televised interview. "I would just like to have a family to call mom and dad, or just mom ...
Oklahoma highway stretch named in honor of former President Trump
An Oklahoman stretch of national infrastructure will be dedicated to the 45th president of the United States. The Sooner State has decided to honor the four years former President Donald Trump spent serving the nation by renaming a section of the U.S. Route 287 (U.S. 287) highway in the state's Panhandle ...
Oklahoma to end COVID-19 unemployment benefits, offering $1,200 back-to-work incentive
Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) announced that the pandemic-related federal unemployment assistance for Oklahomans would be phased out, but the state will incentivize jobs by paying people $1,200 to get off unemployment benefits. The Oklahoman governor on Monday, May 17, signed an executive order establishing the Return to Work Incentive, which encourages ...
BLM protesters invade Oklahoma Capitol during session
On Wednesday, April 24, a group of more than two dozen "Black Lives Matter" protesters disrupted the Oklahoma House of Representatives to protest against Republican-backed bills, forcing the statehouse into lockdown. The protesters filled the gallery on the fifth floor while the Oklahoma House in the chamber below was in session, ...
Oklahoma Capitol swarmed with BLM protestors trying to undermine the passing of protest legislation
The Oklahoma House of Representatives was about to proceed on with a debate over a slew of bills relating to public demonstrations when a significant group of BLM protesters broke in the chamber and postponed the process on Wednesday, April 21. They successfully interrupted the session, reviewed Breitbart. The marchers invaded ...
800,000 ticket requests for President Trump’s Oklahoma rally despite CCP Virus concerns
Hundreds of thousands of people are eager to see President Donald Trump at his Oklahoma rally regardless of concerns over the CCP Virus (Covid-19) pandemic. Trump Campaign Manager Brad Parscale announced on Sunday, June 14, that the rally has received more than 800,000 ticket requests, representing the largest number of requests ...
Trump district voters question Democratic lawmaker why she focuses on impeachment
Constituents in Oklahoma have angrily reacted to Democratic Rep. Kendra Horn, questioning why she has been obsessed with impeachment instead of focusing on improving the lives of Americans. When Horn spoke at a town hall meeting last Sunday, Dec. 8, voters asked her why she continues to focus on impeachment into ...
Disrespectful ‘pig’ description on Starbucks coffee cup infuriates police chief
A senior law enforcement officer from Oklahoma was outraged after receiving a hot beverage with the word "pig" printed on it on Nov. 28. Kiefer Chief of Police Johnny O'Mara had an unpleasant surprise when one of his officers delivered his Vermont hot chocolate from Starbucks. He could not believe his ...
Hundreds of Oklahoma inmates freed in largest single-day commutation in U.S. history
More than 450 prison inmates behind bars for low-level and nonviolent crimes across the state of Oklahoma were released on Monday, Nov. 4, in what the governor's office calls the largest single-day mass commutation in the nation's history, after a bill passed earlier this year took effect Nov. 1, ABC ...
More than 450 Oklahoma inmates walking out of prison doors
More than 450 inmates walked out the doors of prisons across Oklahoma on Monday as part of what state officials say is the largest single-day mass commutation in U.S. history. The release of inmates, all with convictions for low-level drug and property crimes, resulted from a bill signed by new Republican ...
10-year old boy sells his toys to raise money for uncle’s funeral
Daniel Crase, 10, has been standing outside a Quick Way gas station in Oklahoma for three successive days selling his toys to assist pay for the funeral of his uncle. He says that until he raises enough money, he won't stop. "My uncle Brian was my best buddy," Daniel told KFSM. Daniel and ...
Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million for fueling Oklahoma opioid crisis, judge rules
An Oklahoma judge on Monday found Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state's opioid crisis and ordered the consumer products giant to pay $572 million, more than twice the amount another drug manufacturer agreed to pay in a settlement. Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman's ruling followed the ...
Flight diverted to Oklahoma City due to unruly passenger
Police say an American Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Dallas was diverted to Oklahoma City because of a drunken, unruly passenger.The airline says the flight landed in Oklahoma City at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday and departed less than an hour later for Dallas/Fort Worth.Police body camera footage shows one apparent ...
Legacy of teacher walkouts could be more political activism
Betty Collins was born and raised in Tulsa, but the eighth grade history teacher hadn't been to the state Capitol in Oklahoma City until last spring, when she educators throughout the state walked off the job to protest for better wages and public school funding.Since that successful walkout, Collins has ...
University of Oklahoma: Resignation ends ex-president probe
The University of Oklahoma's Board of Regents says it has concluded its investigation into former president David Boren after Boren chose to terminate his contract and sever ties to the university he led for 24 years.Regents chair Leslie Rainbolt-Forbes said in a statement Wednesday that the board's decision to accept ...

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