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Several bills filed this year address topics like early voting, meetings of public bodies and what makes someone qualified to run for office.

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How will the legislative session impact Oklahomans at the ballot box?
Several bills filed this year address topics like early voting, meetings of public bodies and what makes someone qualified to run for office.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Companies looking to connect data processing centers or other electricity-hungry facilities to the electric grid in Oklahoma could have their plans fast-tracked under a new framework from the SPP.

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Oklahoma’s power grid operator plans to expedite connection for certain data centers
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP), which manages the state’s grid, received federal approval for a proposal to quicken the review process for some large electricity users.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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A House lawmaker wants the state to run its own blood bank so it can provide Oklahomans blood “untainted” by the COVID-19 vaccine. Oklahoma Voice reports:

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Oklahoma lawmaker proposes blood bank for vaccine-free blood
A House lawmaker wants the state to run its own blood bank so it can provide Oklahomans blood “untainted” by the COVID-19 vaccine.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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County commissioners rejected a proposal to bring the option of a sales tax for the Oklahoma County jail in front of voters.

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Sales tax to fund new Oklahoma County jail fails to advance to voters
County commissioners rejected a proposal to bring the option of a sales tax for the Oklahoma County jail in front of voters.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is planning to turn a warehouse into a new immigration detention processing facility in southwest Oklahoma City. It's part of a plan to more efficiently process tens of thousands of detainees at once.

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Federal authorities prepare to turn warehouse into immigration processing center in southwest OKC
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is planning to turn a warehouse into a new immigration detention processing facility in southwest Oklahoma City. It's part of a plan to more efficiently…
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January 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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A Phase III clinical trial including patients at the University of Oklahoma found that proton therapy improved survival and resulted in fewer side effects among people with head and neck cancer.

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Clinical trial including OU patients finds proton therapy improves head, neck cancer survival
Researchers directly compared the impacts of proton and photon therapy on oropharyngeal cancer patients.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Amid growing mass deportation efforts across the U.S., Indigenous leaders in Oklahoma are warning tribal citizens to be prepared if they are stopped in Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps, especially after multiple incidents in other states.
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Indigenous leaders in Oklahoma raise concerns, advise tribal citizens on ICE encounters
Amid growing mass deportation efforts across the U.S., Indigenous leaders in Oklahoma are warning tribal citizens to be prepared if they are stopped in Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps,…
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January 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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🎥 Capitol Insider: Oklahoma legislators will have more than 5,000 bills and joint resolutions to consider when they return to the Capitol for the 2026 legislative session in February.

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Capitol Insider: Bill filing completed for 2026 Oklahoma Legislative Session
Oklahoma legislators will have more than 5,000 bills and joint resolutions to consider when they return to the Capitol for the 2026 legislative session in February. #government #oklahoma…
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January 16, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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"Political whiplash": Oklahoma tribes reel after quick reversal to federal mental health cuts
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'Political whiplash': Oklahoma tribes reel after quick reversal to federal mental health cuts
Tribal programs addressing mental health and substance abuse in Oklahoma lost federal funding overnight Tuesday. Roughly 24 hours later, the Trump administration moved to reinstate that support…
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January 16, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Oklahoma has more dry, dormant or dead plants on the ground than normal due to last year's rainfall. The extra fuel is one contributor to increased fire potential in the state through March.

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Oklahoma sees higher fuel loads ahead of wildfire season
Oklahoma has more dry, dormant or dead plants on the ground than normal due to last year's rainfall. The extra fuel is one contributor to increased fire potential in the state through March.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust announced millions in grants Wednesday to expand patient access to trained doctors and cancer treatments.

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TSET allocates money to increase doctor residencies, cancer treatment access in Oklahoma
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust announced millions in grants Wednesday to expand patient access to trained doctors and cancer treatments.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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The State of Oklahoma has reached a settlement with one of the poultry companies involved in its decades-long pollution lawsuit. Litigation is still ongoing with the other nine companies.

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State of Oklahoma reaches settlement with company in poultry pollution lawsuit
The State of Oklahoma has reached a settlement with one of the poultry companies involved in its decades-long pollution lawsuit. Litigation is still ongoing with the other nine companies.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Oklahoma is one of six states picked to experiment with using AI to review Medicare claims. The goal is to reduce spending on certain treatments. That has some patients and providers worried. StateImpact Oklahoma reports:
As AI becomes part of traditional Medicare reviews, some Oklahomans worry they’ll lose out on care
The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, or WISeR, is being tested in six states, including Oklahoma, starting this month.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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As warming global temperatures cause weather unpredictability and infrastructure damage, a task force in Tulsa is identifying ways the city could improve its sustainability.

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This group of Tulsans envisions a city more prepared for extreme weather, natural disasters
As warming global temperatures cause weather unpredictability and infrastructure damage, a task force in Tulsa is identifying ways the city could improve its sustainability.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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An OU-based, federally funded program to get more mental health professionals in rural Oklahoma schools has seen its funding end prematurely — and it’s searching for new funding sources to keep the mission going. www.kgou.org/education/20...
Program that brought mental health professionals to rural Oklahoma schools looking for new funding
An OU-based, federally funded program to get more mental health professionals in rural Oklahoma schools has seen its funding end prematurely — and it’s searching for new funding sources to keep the…
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January 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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A long-running legal battle between Oklahoma and a Florida-based tech company over mismanaged education dollars may be coming to a close.

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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt’s lawsuit against ClassWallet for allegedly mismanaging COVID funds dismissed
A long-running legal battle between Oklahoma and a Florida-based tech company over mismanaged education dollars may be coming to a close.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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A new law that could have injected politics into the spending of hundreds of millions of dollars earmarked for health improvement initiatives is unconstitutional, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. Oklahoma Voice reports:
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Controversial Oklahoma TSET law unconstitutional, high court rules
A new law that could have injected politics into the spending of hundreds of millions of dollars earmarked for health improvement initiatives is unconstitutional, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled…
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January 14, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety requested over $25 million to train highway patrol troopers. Oklahoma Voice reports:

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol seeks $25 million for trooper training
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety requested over $25 million to train highway patrol troopers.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Before Oklahoma lawmakers convene in February, state agencies, boards, and commissions are laying out their budget proposals for the next fiscal year.

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Oklahoma agencies present budget requests to Senate fiscal committees on natural resources, education
Before Oklahoma lawmakers convene in February, state agencies, boards, and commissions are laying out their budget proposals for the next fiscal year.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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A forensic investigation of the finances at Epic Charter School found poor budgeting, grossly overestimated enrollment and a lack of oversight from the school’s superintendent and governing board. Oklahoma Watch reports:
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Epic investigation finds poor budgeting, but no misappropriated money
A forensic investigation of the finances at Epic Charter School found poor budgeting, grossly overestimated enrollment and a lack of oversight from the school’s superintendent and governing board.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Oklahomans can protect their lung health from a common pollutant with free radon test kits from the state this month.

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Oklahomans can get free home radon test kits this month
Oklahomans can protect their lung health from a common pollutant with free radon test kits from the state this month.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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As Oklahoma City prepares to host events for the 2028 Olympic Games, OKC residents are gearing up to cheer for the Olympians who visit their city. For people who hope to attend the Games, the monthslong process for getting tickets starts this week.

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Want tickets to OKC Olympics events? Here's how to start the process
As Oklahoma City prepares to host events for the 2028 Olympic Games, OKC residents are gearing up to cheer for the Olympians who visit their city. For people who hope to attend the Games, the…
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January 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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What Oklahomans need to know about CDC changes to childhood vaccine recommendations
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What Oklahomans need to know about CDC changes to childhood vaccine recommendations
An Oklahoma vaccine advocacy group argues this move doesn’t reflect scientific evidence and could have consequences for families.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Teams from the National Weather Service are assessing damage in central Oklahoma from Thursday morning's storms. At least four tornadoes have been confirmed. Damage assessments will continue Friday.

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NWS confirms at least 4 tornadoes in central Oklahoma
Teams from the National Weather Service are assessing damage in central Oklahoma from Thursday morning's storms.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Oklahoma's rate of food insecurity has slightly increased, according to the latest federal Household Food Security in the United States report. The U.S. Department of Agriculture officials say it will end the hunger survey after this year's publication.

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Final USDA report shows Oklahoma ranks 6th in food insecurity
Oklahoma's rate of food insecurity has slightly increased, according to the latest federal Household Food Security in the United States report. The U.S. Department of Agriculture officials say it…
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January 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM