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#foioklahoma By Corey Jones, tulsaworld.com: The Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team and Tulsa World obtained audio of the interview from the highway patrol pursuant to an open records request.
Cops killed 2 people in chase after stop for a paper tag. Does evidence back their claims?
A Mannford, Oklahoma, officer claimed a Bristow mother tried to run him over with her car as she fled a traffic stop. The claim isn't supported by video evidence.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:08 PM
#foioklahoma By Corey Jones, tulsaworld.com: The Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team and Tulsa World obtained audio of the interview from the highway patrol pursuant to an open records request.
#foioklahoma By Nuria Martinez-Keel, oklahomavoice.com: The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
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 5, 2026 at 12:46 PM
#foioklahoma By Nuria Martinez-Keel, oklahomavoice.com: The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
#foioklahoma By Nuria Martinez-Keel, oklahomavoice.com: The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
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 8:27 PM
#foioklahoma By Nuria Martinez-Keel, oklahomavoice.com: The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
#foioklahoma By Paige Orr, fox23.com: The commission would be subject to Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act and Open Records Act, addressing transparency concerns raised by critics.
Oklahoma lawmaker pushes to dissolve OSSAA, create new state athletics commission
A new bill at the Oklahoma State Capitol could completely dissolve the organization that has governed high school sports in the state for decades.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:43 AM
#foioklahoma By Paige Orr, fox23.com: The commission would be subject to Oklahoma's Open Meeting Act and Open Records Act, addressing transparency concerns raised by critics.
#foioklahoma By Abby Young, oudaily.com: Haley Drusen, Norman Public Schools general counsel, presented a revised communication policy and new open records policy.
Norman Public Schools Board of Education renews superintendent’s contract, revises records policy
The Norman Public Schools Board approved another term for Superintendent Nick Migliorino and updated its communication and records policy at its Monday evening meeting.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM
#foioklahoma By Abby Young, oudaily.com: Haley Drusen, Norman Public Schools general counsel, presented a revised communication policy and new open records policy.
#foioklahoma From okenergytoday.com: Rep. Tammy Townley, the same legislator who pushed the bill that created an exemption of Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners from complying with the state’s Open Meetings Law, wants to extend the law until 2031.
Energy bills await legislators as they begin their 2026 session - Oklahoma Energy Today
When Representatives and Senators meet Monday for the start of the Oklahoma legislative session, they will await the pounding of the gavel in their respective chambers declaring work is underway on mo...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:44 PM
#foioklahoma From okenergytoday.com: Rep. Tammy Townley, the same legislator who pushed the bill that created an exemption of Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners from complying with the state’s Open Meetings Law, wants to extend the law until 2031.
#foioklahoma By Mason Young, tulsaworld.com: The University of Oklahoma athletic department reported a deficit of $43.7 million dollars in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
OU athletics reports $43.7 million deficit for FY25 due to temporary revenue dip from SEC move
The Sooners and Longhorns only received $12.5 million in their first year in the SEC, which is $47 million less than their full-share peers, who landed approximately $60 million each.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:11 PM
#foioklahoma By Mason Young, tulsaworld.com: The University of Oklahoma athletic department reported a deficit of $43.7 million dollars in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
#foioklahoma By Dale Denwalt, oklahoman.com: As part of the directive, all law enforcement agencies across the state will be required to submit annual records to the Oklahoma commissioner of public safety, detailing the property seized during the previous year.
Stitt orders creation of civil asset forfeiture database
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has previously called for more transparency when police seize personal property.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:49 PM
#foioklahoma By Dale Denwalt, oklahoman.com: As part of the directive, all law enforcement agencies across the state will be required to submit annual records to the Oklahoma commissioner of public safety, detailing the property seized during the previous year.
#foioklahoma By Beau Simmons, stwnewspress.com: House Bill 3093 would amend the Open Meeting Act by clarifying the limited circumstances under which public bodies may meet in executive session.
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Rep. Jenkins files bill to open more meetings, give voters choice of legislator pay
The way legislators get pay raises doesn’t sit right with Rep. Molly Jenkins (R-Coyle).
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January 30, 2026 at 1:36 PM
#foioklahoma By Beau Simmons, stwnewspress.com: House Bill 3093 would amend the Open Meeting Act by clarifying the limited circumstances under which public bodies may meet in executive session.
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#foioklahoma By Braden Bush, stwnewspress.com: The News Press obtained copies of the contracts for much of the new Oklahoma State football staff and front office Thursday, via open records requests.
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Contract details for new Oklahoma State football staff, front office
The News Press obtained copies of the contracts for much of the new Oklahoma State football staff and front office Thursday, via open records requests.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:25 PM
#foioklahoma By Braden Bush, stwnewspress.com: The News Press obtained copies of the contracts for much of the new Oklahoma State football staff and front office Thursday, via open records requests.
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#foioklahoma By Jerry Bohnen, okenergytoday.com: The Republican legislators challenged the rate increases and votes on seven different grounds including that Hiett had a conflict, a violation of the Open Meeting Act and that the Commission failed to provide adequate notice to customers.
Attorney General defends embattled Corporation Commissioner - Oklahoma Energy Today
The state attorney general came to the defense of Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett and said in responding to Supreme Court challenges by Reps. Tom Gann and Kevin West that they made "baseless and i...
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January 29, 2026 at 11:51 AM
#foioklahoma By Jerry Bohnen, okenergytoday.com: The Republican legislators challenged the rate increases and votes on seven different grounds including that Hiett had a conflict, a violation of the Open Meeting Act and that the Commission failed to provide adequate notice to customers.
#foioklahoma From rcfp.org: The Oklahoma State Department of Education reached an agreement with Oklahoma Watch to turn over records related to resignation of a senior official at the agency, acknowledging in a court filing that its refusal to do so last year violated the state’s public records law.
Oklahoma education agency settles public records dispute with Oklahoma Watch
Represented by an RCFP attorney, Oklahoma Watch sued the state last year for records related to the resignation of a senior education official.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM
#foioklahoma From rcfp.org: The Oklahoma State Department of Education reached an agreement with Oklahoma Watch to turn over records related to resignation of a senior official at the agency, acknowledging in a court filing that its refusal to do so last year violated the state’s public records law.
#foioklahoma By Curtis Killman, tulsaworld.com: Wilkens cites a Sept. 30 text message between Guten and District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler as evidence of improper communication.
Woman takes fight for resentencing under Oklahoma Survivors' Act back to court
April Wilkens says a text message exchange between the judge who denied her initial request and Tulsa County's district attorney is evidence that “fundamentally alters the posture of this case.”
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January 28, 2026 at 1:35 AM
#foioklahoma By Curtis Killman, tulsaworld.com: Wilkens cites a Sept. 30 text message between Guten and District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler as evidence of improper communication.
#foioklahoma From news lit.org: The seventh annual National News Literacy Week, presented by the News Literacy Project, The E.W. Scripps Company, USA TODAY and USA TODAY Network, provides educators with the tools and resources they need …
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National News Literacy Week - The News Literacy Project
National News Literacy Week provides educators with the tools and resources they need to help students navigate today’s information landscape more skillfully.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM
#foioklahoma From news lit.org: The seventh annual National News Literacy Week, presented by the News Literacy Project, The E.W. Scripps Company, USA TODAY and USA TODAY Network, provides educators with the tools and resources they need …
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#foioklahoma By Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton, tulsaworld.com: Initially filed in January 2024 by Marshall, E’Lena Ashley & a charter school parent, the suit alleges 3 current TPS board members, a now former board member, former Superintendent Deborah Gist & Johnson violated the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act …
Briefs sealed in two-year-old TPS lawsuit
A Tulsa County District Court judge issued multiple orders Wednesday in a two-year-old lawsuit challenging the process used by Tulsa Public Schools to hire Ebony Johnson as its superintendent. #oklaed
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January 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
#foioklahoma By Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton, tulsaworld.com: Initially filed in January 2024 by Marshall, E’Lena Ashley & a charter school parent, the suit alleges 3 current TPS board members, a now former board member, former Superintendent Deborah Gist & Johnson violated the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act …
#foioklahoma From journalrecord.com: OU isn’t saying what Denny will be paid. Higbee said The Journal Record can file an open records request for that information.
University of Oklahoma appoints Roger Denny to lead new era of OU athletics | The Journal Record
Roger Denny has been appointed as the new Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University of Oklahoma, effective Feb. 15, 2026.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
#foioklahoma From journalrecord.com: OU isn’t saying what Denny will be paid. Higbee said The Journal Record can file an open records request for that information.
#foioklahoma By Barbara Hoberock, oklahomavoice.com: “Throughout the project, RFD repeatedly provided system-ready assurances despite known deficiencies, forcing the Ethics Commission to issue public delay notices, …
Oklahoma agency sues vendor over ethics reporting system debacle • Oklahoma Voice
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission has filed suit against a Texas vendor for allegedly failing to deliver a campaign finance reporting system despite repeated assurances and deadline extensions.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:39 PM
#foioklahoma By Barbara Hoberock, oklahomavoice.com: “Throughout the project, RFD repeatedly provided system-ready assurances despite known deficiencies, forcing the Ethics Commission to issue public delay notices, …
#foioklahoma By J.C. Hallman, oklahomawatch.org: Oklahoma Watch submitted an open records request for all market conduct investigations performed by the insurance department in the last five years. The department provided information on four investigations.
State Farm Delays Left Dying Woman in Home With Holes, Hose for Water - Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready may have broken the law when he publicly suggested an investigation of State Farm was underway. Regardless, the tragic story of Bradley and Farah Cox reve...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM
#foioklahoma By J.C. Hallman, oklahomawatch.org: Oklahoma Watch submitted an open records request for all market conduct investigations performed by the insurance department in the last five years. The department provided information on four investigations.
#foioklahoma By Tres Savage, nondoc.com: English said the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission’s general counsel, Michael Copeland, would determine whether to release the document under the Open Records Act.
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Horse Racing Commission sends 'Oklahoma-Bred Fund' review to OSBI, state auditor
The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission voted Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, to send an audit on the Oklahoma-Bred Fund to the state auditor and OSBI.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:16 PM
#foioklahoma By Tres Savage, nondoc.com: English said the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission’s general counsel, Michael Copeland, would determine whether to release the document under the Open Records Act.
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#foioklahoma By Keaton Ross, oklahomawatch.org: With two weeks to go before the legislative session kicks off, lawmakers have proposed dozens of measures affecting your rights to vote and be informed about your government.
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Election and Transparency Bills to Watch in 2026 - Oklahoma Watch
With two weeks to go before the legislative session kicks off, lawmakers have proposed dozens of measures affecting your rights to vote and be informed about your government. Here’s a look at five el...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM
#foioklahoma By Keaton Ross, oklahomawatch.org: With two weeks to go before the legislative session kicks off, lawmakers have proposed dozens of measures affecting your rights to vote and be informed about your government.
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#foioklahoma By okcfox.com: House Bill 3093 would amend the Open Meeting Act by clarifying the limited circumstances under which public bodies may meet in executive session.
Jenkins files bills for voters to decide legislative pay
Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, has filed three bills she says are aimed at giving voters a direct voice in decisions about pay raises for legislators and statewid
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January 18, 2026 at 1:07 PM
#foioklahoma By okcfox.com: House Bill 3093 would amend the Open Meeting Act by clarifying the limited circumstances under which public bodies may meet in executive session.
#foioklahoma By Jamison Fought, muskogeepolitico.com: Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, on Thursday announced a comprehensive transparency package aimed at bringing the Oklahoma Legislature under the state’s open meeting and open records standards, …
Rep. Gann files 'Open Legislature Initiative', aims to subject lawmakers to transparency laws
A top-ranked Oklahoma conservative political blog, authored by Jamison Faught.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM
#foioklahoma By Jamison Fought, muskogeepolitico.com: Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, on Thursday announced a comprehensive transparency package aimed at bringing the Oklahoma Legislature under the state’s open meeting and open records standards, …
#foioklahoma Commentary by Tres Savage, nondoc.com: It’s been a sad week for truth and transparency in Oklahoma.
OK Supreme Court 'rubber stamps' denial, rules OU misconduct reports privileged
A majority opinion of the Oklahoma Supreme Court "rubber stamps" a district court decision that said OU's Jones Day reports are privileged.
nondoc.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:59 PM
#foioklahoma Commentary by Tres Savage, nondoc.com: It’s been a sad week for truth and transparency in Oklahoma.
#foioklahoma By Spencer Humphrey, kfor.com: Some government watchdogs are warning a newly-filed bill looking to change Oklahoma’s Open Records Act could make it harder to keep taxpayers informed about how their tax dollars are being spent, …
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January 17, 2026 at 12:04 PM
#foioklahoma By Spencer Humphrey, kfor.com: Some government watchdogs are warning a newly-filed bill looking to change Oklahoma’s Open Records Act could make it harder to keep taxpayers informed about how their tax dollars are being spent, …
#foioklahoma By Emma Murphy, oklahomavoice.com: Oklahoma Voice and its parent organization have sued the state Department of Transportation to obtain unredacted and complete copies of the agency’s flight logs.
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Oklahoma Voice sues state transportation department to access unredacted public records • Oklahoma Voice
Oklahoma Voice and its parent organization have sued the state Department of Transportation to obtain unredacted and complete copies of the agency’s flight logs.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
#foioklahoma By Emma Murphy, oklahomavoice.com: Oklahoma Voice and its parent organization have sued the state Department of Transportation to obtain unredacted and complete copies of the agency’s flight logs.
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