Broadway 10: The New Hotspot for Oklahoma Politics

OKLAHOMA CITY – In the rough and tumble world of Oklahoma politics, there are a few, simple rules: Money comes first. Connections are necessary. And the third: The best deals are made over dinner. Yes, in Oklahoma food and politics go hand in hand.

Supreme Court OKs OG&E storm bonds

OKLAHOMA CITY — The state Supreme Court gave the Oklahoma Development Authority permission to issue up to $800 million in ratepayer-backed revenue bonds to cover debts Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. incurred during the February 2021 winter storm. The May 3 vote was 8-0, with one recusal.

12:10 To The Top: Heather Murr

Teaching Spanish in public schools for six years started to drain Heather Murr so she turned to marketing, a field where she had no experience or education. But that didn’t matter to the lifelong southwest Oklahoma resident.  “I just knew it was time to do something different.

Californian charged with threats to Merriam-Webster

After years of emailing violent, gender-related messages throughout the country to the ACLU, Hasbro, The Walt Disney Co., DC Comics, USA Today, the president of one university and two professors at another, a California man has been charged with threatening dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster Inc.

Nature, animals acquiring legal ‘rights’

OKLAHOMA CITY – The concept that Nature should have legal “rights” is gradually acquiring a foothold in the U.S. and elsewhere.

Public health talk to address childhood trauma

A three-phase public health program across southwest Oklahoma will hit the road this summer with the intent of teaching residents that childhood trauma can create chronic illnesses as an adult.

Bill that would limit robocalls reaches governor's desk

Are you tired of harassing telephone calls about home mortgages, new Medicare opportunities and financial counseling that will solve all of your money woes? The Oklahoma Legislature apparently is tired of it too and approved House Bill 3168, which now goes to Gov. Kevin Stitt for his signature.

State Treasurer authors financial education book

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Treasurer Randy McDaniel has announced the online publication of a book he authored – The Power of Financial Education: Turning Your Dreams into Reality.

Bill would reduce time Oklahomans could collect unemployment benefits

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that reduces the amount of time Oklahomans could collect unemployment benefits will “effectively end unemployment tax increases on Oklahoma businesses,” its authors said last week.   House Bill 1933, by Sen. Zach Taylor, R-Seminole, and Rep.

Jech: Trooper pay increase, tax cuts expected in new budget

OKLAHOMA CITY – With just about a month remaining in the 2022 legislative session, Republican legislative leaders are pushing to finalize a budget deal that will probably include some type of pay increase for public safety officials and state employees, a member of the Senate’s budget committee...