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A final report from a #Kingfisher grand jury contradicted claims that Benjamin Millis "indiscriminately" fired a gun into a crowd of partygoers, concluding he only fired at Christopher Robinson, who was shot and killed in May 2020.
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Kingfisher grand jury: Video evidence, testimony corroborate self-defense claim in 2020 shooting
The final report from a grand jury convened in Kingfisher County supports Benjamin Millis' self-defense narrative in a 2020 shooting.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A final report from a #Kingfisher grand jury contradicted claims that Benjamin Millis "indiscriminately" fired a gun into a crowd of partygoers, concluding he only fired at Christopher Robinson, who was shot and killed in May 2020.
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Facing a #GrandJury petition to remove him from office, Coal County Sheriff Jason "Cadillac" Smith claims allegations of sexual harassment and habitual drunkenness are "false" and politically motivated by his predecessor's employees. | #SEOK
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Accused of sexual misconduct, Coal County Sheriff Jason Smith faces removal from office
Coal County Sheriff Jason Smith says a Nov. 21, 2025, removal petition filed against him accusing him of habitual drunkenness is "political."
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November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Facing a #GrandJury petition to remove him from office, Coal County Sheriff Jason "Cadillac" Smith claims allegations of sexual harassment and habitual drunkenness are "false" and politically motivated by his predecessor's employees. | #SEOK
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A marathon meeting of the #Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency featured accusations of falsehoods, an analogy about Roger Staubach and broad recognition of the affordable #housing crisis facing the City of #Tulsa and the state.
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'Unprofessional': Tulsa Housing Authority audit issues complicate OHFA votes for 36 North
The Tulsa Housing Authority audit backlog became a point of contentious discussion for the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency on Nov. 19, 2025.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A marathon meeting of the #Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency featured accusations of falsehoods, an analogy about Roger Staubach and broad recognition of the affordable #housing crisis facing the City of #Tulsa and the state.
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After winning an appeal before the #Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, #Edmond Police Department Lt. Jennifer Haddock has been granted immunity from prosecution in her brother's 2023 shooting death under the state's "stand your ground" statute.
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After appeal, EPD Lt. Jennifer Haddock granted 'stand your ground' immunity in brother's killing
In an order Nov. 20, 2025, Edmond Police Lt. Jennifer Haddock "stand your ground" immunity in the 2023 killing of her brother.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
After winning an appeal before the #Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, #Edmond Police Department Lt. Jennifer Haddock has been granted immunity from prosecution in her brother's 2023 shooting death under the state's "stand your ground" statute.
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The #Tulsa Housing Impact Fund — meant to encourage national and local investment into affordable housing across the city — becomes another initiative that can support Mayor Monroe Nichols' goal of bringing 6,000 new affordable #housing units online by 2028.
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'We didn't do it right': New Tulsa Housing Impact Fund looks to rectify affordable housing woes
Launched Nov. 19, 2025, a new Tulsa Housing Impact Fund is another effort to draw private investment to affordable housing in the Tulsa area.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The #Tulsa Housing Impact Fund — meant to encourage national and local investment into affordable housing across the city — becomes another initiative that can support Mayor Monroe Nichols' goal of bringing 6,000 new affordable #housing units online by 2028.
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The #Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on SB 1027, an #okleg bill whose opponents say places added burdens on initiative petition organizers through per-county signature restrictions. Proponents say the law shields #rural interests.
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Supreme Court hears arguments on SB 1027's county signature caps for initiative petitions
On Nov. 18, 2025, the Oklahoma Supreme Court heard oral arguments about SB 1027, which imposes initiative petition process restrictions.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The #Oklahoma Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on SB 1027, an #okleg bill whose opponents say places added burdens on initiative petition organizers through per-county signature restrictions. Proponents say the law shields #rural interests.
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A pair of revamped public bodies tasked with setting #Oklahoma politician pay deployed a new tactic — executive session — to keep conversations private and productive.
Ultimately, they increased future #okleg pay and revised hikes for statewide offices.
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Ultimately, they increased future #okleg pay and revised hikes for statewide offices.
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In 'do-over' meetings, boards hike legislator pay, revise statewide official bumps
Oklahoma legislator pay will be increasing in 2027 after all, after "do-over" meetings of compensation boards on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A pair of revamped public bodies tasked with setting #Oklahoma politician pay deployed a new tactic — executive session — to keep conversations private and productive.
Ultimately, they increased future #okleg pay and revised hikes for statewide offices.
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Ultimately, they increased future #okleg pay and revised hikes for statewide offices.
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Edmond residents have voted to continue a one-cent General Fund sales tax and a half-cent 2017 capital improvement sales tax for another 10 years. The CIP tax had its purpose narrowed specifically to fund #road projects for the next decade.
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Edmond sales tax renewals approved, Precinct 351 poll workers talk process
Voters ensured a pair of Edmond sales taxes renewed for 10 more years in an election held Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Edmond residents have voted to continue a one-cent General Fund sales tax and a half-cent 2017 capital improvement sales tax for another 10 years. The CIP tax had its purpose narrowed specifically to fund #road projects for the next decade.
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The #Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has ordered a new review of Edmond Police Department Lt. Jennifer Haddock's motion for "stand your ground" immunity in the fatal 2023 shooting of her brother at their mother's apartment.
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EPD officer's 'stand your ground' claim in brother's killing sent back district court
Saying she feared for her life during a family dispute, Edmond PD Lt. Jennifer Haddock is seeking immunity for shooting her brother in 2023.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The #Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has ordered a new review of Edmond Police Department Lt. Jennifer Haddock's motion for "stand your ground" immunity in the fatal 2023 shooting of her brother at their mother's apartment.
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Brittany Gordon's case has highlighted prosecutorial delays in #OkCounty, an #EPD officer's issues interacting with people experiencing mental health issues, and potential conflict of interest concerns for the district attorney.
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DA dismisses charges against Edmond mother while broken leg lawsuit lingers
Charges against Edmond resident Brittany Gordon of child endangerment and driving under the influence were dismissed Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Brittany Gordon's case has highlighted prosecutorial delays in #OkCounty, an #EPD officer's issues interacting with people experiencing mental health issues, and potential conflict of interest concerns for the district attorney.
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In a dizzying, sometimes shambolic, two-hour meeting Nov. 10, the #OkCounty "jail trust" filled two key leadership positions, had one member accused of being transphobic in connection to his recent arrest, and saw another walk out mid-meeting to resign.
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'What people are saying': Constant criticism, odd episodes keep defining Oklahoma County jail trust
The Nov. 10, 2025, meeting of the Oklahoma County jail trust became another chapter in the body's troubled, and often strange, lore.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In a dizzying, sometimes shambolic, two-hour meeting Nov. 10, the #OkCounty "jail trust" filled two key leadership positions, had one member accused of being transphobic in connection to his recent arrest, and saw another walk out mid-meeting to resign.
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A special election will be set by Gov. Kevin Stitt to fill the remainder of Rep. Forrest Bennett's unexpired term. Bennett was elected to lead the Oklahoma State ALF-CIO earlier this month after serving in the #okleg since November 2016.
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Rep. Forrest Bennett steping down to lead Oklahoma State AFL-CIO
As Rep. Forrest Bennett resigns from his House District 92 seat in the Oklahoma Legislature, a special election will be held in 2026.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A special election will be set by Gov. Kevin Stitt to fill the remainder of Rep. Forrest Bennett's unexpired term. Bennett was elected to lead the Oklahoma State ALF-CIO earlier this month after serving in the #okleg since November 2016.
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Several votes affecting salaries for #Oklahoma legislators and statewide elected officials may have been invalid owing to a registered lobbyist being appointed to a state compensation board in violation of law. | #okleg
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State official salary hike votes may have been invalid
Because Oklahoma Restaurant Association CEO James Leewright is a lobbyist, his membership on state compensation boards appears to be invalid.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Several votes affecting salaries for #Oklahoma legislators and statewide elected officials may have been invalid owing to a registered lobbyist being appointed to a state compensation board in violation of law. | #okleg
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Death row inmate Tremane Wood will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole after Gov. Kevin Sitt granted clemency to Wood who had been convicted in the stabbing death of Ronald Wipf more than two decades ago.
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Stitt halts Tremane Wood execution, commutes sentence to life without parole
Gov. Kevin Stitt granted clemency to death row inmate Tremane Wood on the day he was scheduled to be executed.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Death row inmate Tremane Wood will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole after Gov. Kevin Sitt granted clemency to Wood who had been convicted in the stabbing death of Ronald Wipf more than two decades ago.
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With donations DOUBLED through the end of 2025 thanks to #NewsMatch, our development director outlines 10 reasons to donate, which just happens to be our team's 10 employees.
Click to learn which NonDoc staff member once traveled with the circus.
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Click to learn which NonDoc staff member once traveled with the circus.
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Top 10 reasons to support NonDoc during NewsMatch
Inspired by David Letterman, Tara McMillen Hall offers her Top 10 reasons to support NonDoc — which double as funny bios about staff members.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
With donations DOUBLED through the end of 2025 thanks to #NewsMatch, our development director outlines 10 reasons to donate, which just happens to be our team's 10 employees.
Click to learn which NonDoc staff member once traveled with the circus.
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Click to learn which NonDoc staff member once traveled with the circus.
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After two meetings largely defined by chaos, confusion and admissions of ignorance, #Oklahoma's statewide elected posts will pay higher salaries, and four #okleg leadership positions will receive new bonuses.
Review the surprising salary numbers within.
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Review the surprising salary numbers within.
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'I'm embarrassed': Amid confusion, new commission hikes officials' salaries for first time since 2009
After a Nov. 12, 2025, inaugural meeting of the Statewide Official Compensation Commission, 11 elected posts will see higher future salaries.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
After two meetings largely defined by chaos, confusion and admissions of ignorance, #Oklahoma's statewide elected posts will pay higher salaries, and four #okleg leadership positions will receive new bonuses.
Review the surprising salary numbers within.
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Review the surprising salary numbers within.
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#EWaste is America's fastest-growing component of the municipal waste stream, with planned obsolescence, illegal dumping and trading of discarded devices around the globe making the industry challenging to navigate.
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Digital death: Tons of e-waste 'has potential for harm'
E-waste is the world's fastest-growing waste stream, and it needs proper recycling by companies to avoid pollution from hazardous chemicals.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#EWaste is America's fastest-growing component of the municipal waste stream, with planned obsolescence, illegal dumping and trading of discarded devices around the globe making the industry challenging to navigate.
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If renewed Nov. 18, two sales taxes would be extended for another 10 years. Residents have voted to maintain Edmond's General Fund sales tax every 10 years since 1977.
As the it stands, Edmond holds the lowest sales tax rate in the OKC metro at 8.25%.
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As the it stands, Edmond holds the lowest sales tax rate in the OKC metro at 8.25%.
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Edmond holding sales tax renewal election Nov. 18 during conservative budget year
Edmond residents will vote on the renewal of the one percent general fund sales tax and the half cent capital improvements Nov. 18, 2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
If renewed Nov. 18, two sales taxes would be extended for another 10 years. Residents have voted to maintain Edmond's General Fund sales tax every 10 years since 1977.
As the it stands, Edmond holds the lowest sales tax rate in the OKC metro at 8.25%.
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As the it stands, Edmond holds the lowest sales tax rate in the OKC metro at 8.25%.
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Leaders of the #okleg are looking to replicate the "Mississippi miracle" and other southern states' improved literacy outcomes. But one tenet of Mississippi's success, holding students back until they reach #reading benchmarks, carries political baggage.
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'Big part of the conversation': Legislature to consider reimplementing literacy-based retention
State leaders searching for solutions to turn Oklahoma's education outcomes around are eyeing solutions such as literacy-based retention.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Leaders of the #okleg are looking to replicate the "Mississippi miracle" and other southern states' improved literacy outcomes. But one tenet of Mississippi's success, holding students back until they reach #reading benchmarks, carries political baggage.
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From drinking during a traffic stop to repeated obscene conduct in prison, catch up on odd and interesting court cases in #Oklahoma.
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Legal roundup: Phil Albert release sped up, 'chicken legs' conviction affirmed, Greer County deputy charged
The insult "chicken legs" spurred a murder conviction upheld recently, plus Phil Albert is nearing an early release from federal prison.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
From drinking during a traffic stop to repeated obscene conduct in prison, catch up on odd and interesting court cases in #Oklahoma.
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A pair of former speakers who led the #Muscogee National Council won runoff races Saturday to reclaim elected office after being ousted by voters in prior cycles.
Click to review the results and learn about the representative-elects' backgrounds.
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Click to review the results and learn about the representative-elects' backgrounds.
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Former speakers William Lowe, Lucian Tiger III win runoffs to return to Muscogee National Council
Former Muscogee National Council speakers William Lowe and Lucian Tiger III won their respective runoff races Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A pair of former speakers who led the #Muscogee National Council won runoff races Saturday to reclaim elected office after being ousted by voters in prior cycles.
Click to review the results and learn about the representative-elects' backgrounds.
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Click to review the results and learn about the representative-elects' backgrounds.
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Wilburton native Michael Duncan recalls working in busy southeast Oklahoma newsrooms, but reporting jobs have evaporated across rural America.
Now, as chairman of NonDoc's governing board, he is working to make a new #journalism job in #SEOK sustainable.
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Now, as chairman of NonDoc's governing board, he is working to make a new #journalism job in #SEOK sustainable.
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Small towns, big stories: Support NonDoc's investment in sustainable rural journalism
In pursuit of sustainable rural journalism, NonDoc hired a reporter based in southeast Oklahoma. Support sustainable rural journalism today.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Wilburton native Michael Duncan recalls working in busy southeast Oklahoma newsrooms, but reporting jobs have evaporated across rural America.
Now, as chairman of NonDoc's governing board, he is working to make a new #journalism job in #SEOK sustainable.
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Now, as chairman of NonDoc's governing board, he is working to make a new #journalism job in #SEOK sustainable.
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Communities in #PittsburgCounty are mourning the loss of three men who were killed in two separate accidents during a street racing event in #Hartshorne.
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'We're heartbroken': Pittsburg County communities mourn loss of 3 men at street racing event
Pittsburg County residents are mourning the loss of three men who were killed in separate accidents associated with Hartshorne street races.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Communities in #PittsburgCounty are mourning the loss of three men who were killed in two separate accidents during a street racing event in #Hartshorne.
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By a 3-2 vote, the #Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency for Tremane Wood, who was convicted in 2004 in the stabbing death of 19-year-old Ronnie Wipf at an OKC motel.
The recommendation heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt for a final decision.
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The recommendation heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt for a final decision.
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Pardon and Parole Board recommends clemency for death-row inmate Tremane Wood
By a 3-2 vote Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency for death row inmate Tremane Wood.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
By a 3-2 vote, the #Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board recommended clemency for Tremane Wood, who was convicted in 2004 in the stabbing death of 19-year-old Ronnie Wipf at an OKC motel.
The recommendation heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt for a final decision.
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The recommendation heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt for a final decision.
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As the government shutdown drags on, Oklahomans who rely on SNAP benefits are having to seek other options.
Local nonprofits are trying to fill the gap, with Edmond's Project 66 resource center purchasing food "by the pallet" to keep up with demand.
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Local nonprofits are trying to fill the gap, with Edmond's Project 66 resource center purchasing food "by the pallet" to keep up with demand.
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'Nobody needs to go hungry': Edmond nonprofits try to fill void as shutdown disrupts SNAP benefits
Nonprofits in Edmond are stepping up to serve food insecurity needs in light Oklahoma's SNAP benefits pausing due to the government shutdown.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
As the government shutdown drags on, Oklahomans who rely on SNAP benefits are having to seek other options.
Local nonprofits are trying to fill the gap, with Edmond's Project 66 resource center purchasing food "by the pallet" to keep up with demand.
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Local nonprofits are trying to fill the gap, with Edmond's Project 66 resource center purchasing food "by the pallet" to keep up with demand.
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