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Small blue dot in the reddest of states, Oklahoma. Old enough to remember when the state was all blue. USAF Veteran Retired. Thick as a brick and committed to the Constitution. No DM. No crypto. No MAGA. No boobies.
Gist Is When A Yes Can Mean No And No Can Mean Yes. Are Rural Citizens A “Protected Class?”
“No matter how desirable it may seem, it is not an acceptable governmental objective to ‘level the playing field...’”
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“No matter how desirable it may seem, it is not an acceptable governmental objective to ‘level the playing field...’”
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Limitations on petitions challenged
Justices hear concerns over signature cap rules The fate of an Oklahom
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November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Gist Is When A Yes Can Mean No And No Can Mean Yes. Are Rural Citizens A “Protected Class?”
“No matter how desirable it may seem, it is not an acceptable governmental objective to ‘level the playing field...’”
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“No matter how desirable it may seem, it is not an acceptable governmental objective to ‘level the playing field...’”
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U.S.A. Slaughtering “Suspected” Drug Smugglers Without Presenting Evidence Or Providing Judicial Processes
The Pentagon has provided no evidence, as concerns boil over from lawmakers that the strikes are illegal.
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The Pentagon has provided no evidence, as concerns boil over from lawmakers that the strikes are illegal.
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U.S. boat attacks raise questions in Congress
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration’s deadly strikes on boats of
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November 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
U.S.A. Slaughtering “Suspected” Drug Smugglers Without Presenting Evidence Or Providing Judicial Processes
The Pentagon has provided no evidence, as concerns boil over from lawmakers that the strikes are illegal.
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The Pentagon has provided no evidence, as concerns boil over from lawmakers that the strikes are illegal.
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Good morning Blue Sky 🐊🐸🦋
November 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Good morning Blue Sky 🐊🐸🦋
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So yes, we separate church from state not to silence faith, but to protect it. Because the moment one religion seizes power, all faith becomes suspect. When God becomes a campaign slogan, democracy becomes collateral damage.
November 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
So yes, we separate church from state not to silence faith, but to protect it. Because the moment one religion seizes power, all faith becomes suspect. When God becomes a campaign slogan, democracy becomes collateral damage.
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and you can’t legislate love through fear. America’s greatness has always come from its pluralism the radical idea that you don’t need to believe the same to belong the same.
November 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
and you can’t legislate love through fear. America’s greatness has always come from its pluralism the radical idea that you don’t need to believe the same to belong the same.
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People who force their religion on others will force their politics on others it’s the same disease wearing two different crosses. And right now, that infection is spreading through the veins of American democracy like wildfire wrapped in scripture.
November 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
People who force their religion on others will force their politics on others it’s the same disease wearing two different crosses. And right now, that infection is spreading through the veins of American democracy like wildfire wrapped in scripture.
Young Republicans Normalize Hate Speech
Trump’s own rhetoric and attacks on progressive causes have led many conservatives to believe that language that would have been deemed unacceptable before Trump first took office in 2017 is now permissible.
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Trump’s own rhetoric and attacks on progressive causes have led many conservatives to believe that language that would have been deemed unacceptable before Trump first took office in 2017 is now permissible.
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Political figures face backlash over text messages
WASHINGTON – Three separate controversies involving leaked text mess
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November 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Young Republicans Normalize Hate Speech
Trump’s own rhetoric and attacks on progressive causes have led many conservatives to believe that language that would have been deemed unacceptable before Trump first took office in 2017 is now permissible.
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Trump’s own rhetoric and attacks on progressive causes have led many conservatives to believe that language that would have been deemed unacceptable before Trump first took office in 2017 is now permissible.
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“Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs” Legal Standard In Texas
Civil rights groups argued that while individuals have the right to their religious beliefs, they do not have the right to impose them on others, who are equally entitled to their own beliefs.
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Civil rights groups argued that while individuals have the right to their religious beliefs, they do not have the right to impose them on others, who are equally entitled to their own beliefs.
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Same-sex marriage cases head back to court
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that state judges may refuse to marr
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November 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs” Legal Standard In Texas
Civil rights groups argued that while individuals have the right to their religious beliefs, they do not have the right to impose them on others, who are equally entitled to their own beliefs.
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Civil rights groups argued that while individuals have the right to their religious beliefs, they do not have the right to impose them on others, who are equally entitled to their own beliefs.
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Murder On The High Seas And War Threats Against Venezuela
At least 61 people, many of them Venezuelans, have been killed in U.S. strikes on boats in international waters. The strikes were ordered without congressional approval.
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At least 61 people, many of them Venezuelans, have been killed in U.S. strikes on boats in international waters. The strikes were ordered without congressional approval.
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Experts: Rubio shapes stance on Maduro
Much has changed since late January when Venezuelan President Nicolás
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November 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Murder On The High Seas And War Threats Against Venezuela
At least 61 people, many of them Venezuelans, have been killed in U.S. strikes on boats in international waters. The strikes were ordered without congressional approval.
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At least 61 people, many of them Venezuelans, have been killed in U.S. strikes on boats in international waters. The strikes were ordered without congressional approval.
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Trump Junta Declares War On Democratic Cities
Trump called arrest of Illinois Gov. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson.
ICE employed reckless and brutal tactics during the blitz. Agents fatally shot a Mexican immigrant and wounded a U.S. citizen.
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Trump called arrest of Illinois Gov. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson.
ICE employed reckless and brutal tactics during the blitz. Agents fatally shot a Mexican immigrant and wounded a U.S. citizen.
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Trump crackdowns roil some cities
In Chicago, federal agents rappelled from Black Hawk helicopters onto
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November 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Trump Junta Declares War On Democratic Cities
Trump called arrest of Illinois Gov. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson.
ICE employed reckless and brutal tactics during the blitz. Agents fatally shot a Mexican immigrant and wounded a U.S. citizen.
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Trump called arrest of Illinois Gov. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson.
ICE employed reckless and brutal tactics during the blitz. Agents fatally shot a Mexican immigrant and wounded a U.S. citizen.
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GOP Strangling Availability Of Healthcare In Rural America
Oklahoma’s Republican federal delegates in the House and Senate all voted in favor of the cuts.
Hospital administrators say the cuts eventually will reach every Oklahoman.
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Oklahoma’s Republican federal delegates in the House and Senate all voted in favor of the cuts.
Hospital administrators say the cuts eventually will reach every Oklahoman.
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Medicaid - The Oklahoman
“They are so thankful they don’t have to drive to Stillwater to
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November 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
GOP Strangling Availability Of Healthcare In Rural America
Oklahoma’s Republican federal delegates in the House and Senate all voted in favor of the cuts.
Hospital administrators say the cuts eventually will reach every Oklahoman.
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Oklahoma’s Republican federal delegates in the House and Senate all voted in favor of the cuts.
Hospital administrators say the cuts eventually will reach every Oklahoman.
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Of Course, Trump Wants The Filibuster To End - All Despots Destroy Any Limitations On Their Wielding Of Absolute Power
Americans were poised to lose federal food assistance, but two federal judges said the government must continue providing the benefits.
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Americans were poised to lose federal food assistance, but two federal judges said the government must continue providing the benefits.
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Trump: Do away with filibuster to end shutdown
Zachary Schermele, Rebecca Morin, Joey Garrison, Bart Jansen and Zac A
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November 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Of Course, Trump Wants The Filibuster To End - All Despots Destroy Any Limitations On Their Wielding Of Absolute Power
Americans were poised to lose federal food assistance, but two federal judges said the government must continue providing the benefits.
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Americans were poised to lose federal food assistance, but two federal judges said the government must continue providing the benefits.
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Does Anyone Really Think This Regime Is Capable Of Responsibly Conducting Nuclear Weapons Testing?
Trump’s announcement baffled nuclear weapons experts.
The U.S. “has no technical, military, or political reason to resume nuclear explosive testing.”
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Trump’s announcement baffled nuclear weapons experts.
The U.S. “has no technical, military, or political reason to resume nuclear explosive testing.”
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Trump: U.S. to resume nuclear weapons tests
President Donald Trump announced Oct. 29 that the United States will
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October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Does Anyone Really Think This Regime Is Capable Of Responsibly Conducting Nuclear Weapons Testing?
Trump’s announcement baffled nuclear weapons experts.
The U.S. “has no technical, military, or political reason to resume nuclear explosive testing.”
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Trump’s announcement baffled nuclear weapons experts.
The U.S. “has no technical, military, or political reason to resume nuclear explosive testing.”
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GOP Leaders At State And Federal Levels Tout Bogus Claim That Government Shutdown Also Denies Nutritional Programs
Straight up - Republicans don’t want those who are disadvantaged to have food or affordable healthcare insurance. Time to oust them ASAP.
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Straight up - Republicans don’t want those who are disadvantaged to have food or affordable healthcare insurance. Time to oust them ASAP.
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Lawton says state can’t fill SNAP gap
Democrats want to use savings for assistance As Oklahoma prepares to l
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October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
GOP Leaders At State And Federal Levels Tout Bogus Claim That Government Shutdown Also Denies Nutritional Programs
Straight up - Republicans don’t want those who are disadvantaged to have food or affordable healthcare insurance. Time to oust them ASAP.
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Straight up - Republicans don’t want those who are disadvantaged to have food or affordable healthcare insurance. Time to oust them ASAP.
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Cherokee Nation Steps Up For SNAP Funding While Oklahoma State Government Falls Short
The Cherokee Nation is stepping up to help by investing more than $6.75 million into emergency relief efforts for tribal and non-tribal citizens in Oklahoma.
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The Cherokee Nation is stepping up to help by investing more than $6.75 million into emergency relief efforts for tribal and non-tribal citizens in Oklahoma.
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Tribe to use emergency funding for SNAP stopgap
With food insecurity rising due to the federal government shutdown,
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October 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Cherokee Nation Steps Up For SNAP Funding While Oklahoma State Government Falls Short
The Cherokee Nation is stepping up to help by investing more than $6.75 million into emergency relief efforts for tribal and non-tribal citizens in Oklahoma.
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The Cherokee Nation is stepping up to help by investing more than $6.75 million into emergency relief efforts for tribal and non-tribal citizens in Oklahoma.
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SNAP Defunding Squarely In GOP’s Lap
A bill to keep funds flowing to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and a nutritional program for low-income women, infants, and children was blocked by the GOP on the Senate floor.
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A bill to keep funds flowing to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and a nutritional program for low-income women, infants, and children was blocked by the GOP on the Senate floor.
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Dem SNAP funding measure blocked in U.S. Senate
Program cutoff looms as shutdown continuesZachary Schermele, Bart Jans
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October 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
SNAP Defunding Squarely In GOP’s Lap
A bill to keep funds flowing to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and a nutritional program for low-income women, infants, and children was blocked by the GOP on the Senate floor.
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A bill to keep funds flowing to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and a nutritional program for low-income women, infants, and children was blocked by the GOP on the Senate floor.
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Citizens Bearing Witness
Federal agents have used tear gas in residential areas and forcibly subdued protesters while attempting to arrest suspected immigration violators, drawing criticism and legal scrutiny.
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Federal agents have used tear gas in residential areas and forcibly subdued protesters while attempting to arrest suspected immigration violators, drawing criticism and legal scrutiny.
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U.S. judge: Border official must appear in court daily
CHICAGO – A federal judge on Oct.28 ordered the Border Patrol offici
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October 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Citizens Bearing Witness
Federal agents have used tear gas in residential areas and forcibly subdued protesters while attempting to arrest suspected immigration violators, drawing criticism and legal scrutiny.
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Federal agents have used tear gas in residential areas and forcibly subdued protesters while attempting to arrest suspected immigration violators, drawing criticism and legal scrutiny.
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U.S. Employment Bellwether - Amazon Lays Off 14,000 Employees
On Oct.27, CNBC and Reuters, citing anonymous sources, reported that Amazon would be cutting up to 30,000 corporate jobs.
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On Oct.27, CNBC and Reuters, citing anonymous sources, reported that Amazon would be cutting up to 30,000 corporate jobs.
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Amazon confirms around 14,000 layoffs planned
Amazon said on Oct.28 it is cutting thousands of corporate jobs, confi
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October 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
U.S. Employment Bellwether - Amazon Lays Off 14,000 Employees
On Oct.27, CNBC and Reuters, citing anonymous sources, reported that Amazon would be cutting up to 30,000 corporate jobs.
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On Oct.27, CNBC and Reuters, citing anonymous sources, reported that Amazon would be cutting up to 30,000 corporate jobs.
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U.S. Citizen Support Noticeably Missing For Opulent White House Ballroom
Americans found out on Oct.20, when bulldozers razed the East Wing, there were despotic gaps in the construction details. Below are ways the ballroom plan changed or evolved:
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Americans found out on Oct.20, when bulldozers razed the East Wing, there were despotic gaps in the construction details. Below are ways the ballroom plan changed or evolved:
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Analysis
President Donald Trump’s desire to build a ballroom in the White Hou
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October 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
U.S. Citizen Support Noticeably Missing For Opulent White House Ballroom
Americans found out on Oct.20, when bulldozers razed the East Wing, there were despotic gaps in the construction details. Below are ways the ballroom plan changed or evolved:
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Americans found out on Oct.20, when bulldozers razed the East Wing, there were despotic gaps in the construction details. Below are ways the ballroom plan changed or evolved:
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Murder On The High Seas
Trump provided no evidence to support claims that the alleged drug boats were carrying narcotics, no information about the identities of those killed, nor any intelligence showing the boats were transporting drugs into the U.S.
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Trump provided no evidence to support claims that the alleged drug boats were carrying narcotics, no information about the identities of those killed, nor any intelligence showing the boats were transporting drugs into the U.S.
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U.S. kills 14 in strikes on alleged drug boats
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon on Oct. 28 said it carried out three stri
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October 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Murder On The High Seas
Trump provided no evidence to support claims that the alleged drug boats were carrying narcotics, no information about the identities of those killed, nor any intelligence showing the boats were transporting drugs into the U.S.
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Trump provided no evidence to support claims that the alleged drug boats were carrying narcotics, no information about the identities of those killed, nor any intelligence showing the boats were transporting drugs into the U.S.
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Vindictive GOP SNAP Suspension
Suspending SNAP benefits is avoidable, arbitrary and is being carried out in violation of the Food and Nutrition Act, which requires that “assistance under this program shall be furnished to all eligible households.”
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Suspending SNAP benefits is avoidable, arbitrary and is being carried out in violation of the Food and Nutrition Act, which requires that “assistance under this program shall be furnished to all eligible households.”
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Blue states challenge SNAP cutoff
Lawsuit: Suspending benefits is avoidableJoey Garrison and Bart Jansen
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October 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Vindictive GOP SNAP Suspension
Suspending SNAP benefits is avoidable, arbitrary and is being carried out in violation of the Food and Nutrition Act, which requires that “assistance under this program shall be furnished to all eligible households.”
oklahoman-ok.newsmemory.com?publink=1a1f...
Suspending SNAP benefits is avoidable, arbitrary and is being carried out in violation of the Food and Nutrition Act, which requires that “assistance under this program shall be furnished to all eligible households.”
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OK Homeowners Confronting Lawmakers Over High Cost Of Insurance
Oklahoma homeowner insurance rates are among the highest in the nation. Critics point to Oklahoma’s hands-off regulatory environment as a primary cause.
Weather excuse doesn’t hold water.
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Oklahoma homeowner insurance rates are among the highest in the nation. Critics point to Oklahoma’s hands-off regulatory environment as a primary cause.
Weather excuse doesn’t hold water.
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Solutions sought for insurance cost hike
Lawmakers get earful from their constituentsPaul MoniesOklahoma Watch
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October 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
OK Homeowners Confronting Lawmakers Over High Cost Of Insurance
Oklahoma homeowner insurance rates are among the highest in the nation. Critics point to Oklahoma’s hands-off regulatory environment as a primary cause.
Weather excuse doesn’t hold water.
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Oklahoma homeowner insurance rates are among the highest in the nation. Critics point to Oklahoma’s hands-off regulatory environment as a primary cause.
Weather excuse doesn’t hold water.
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OK Tribal Nations Attempting To Fill The Gap For Lack Of GOP Support Of SNAP Benefits
Oklahoma is one of the most food-insecure states in the nation, according to the USDA. There is existing food insecurity in rural communities and in tribal nations.
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Oklahoma is one of the most food-insecure states in the nation, according to the USDA. There is existing food insecurity in rural communities and in tribal nations.
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Oklahoma tribes look to fill food gap as SNAP benefits loss looms
As food benefits for hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans could be canc
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October 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
OK Tribal Nations Attempting To Fill The Gap For Lack Of GOP Support Of SNAP Benefits
Oklahoma is one of the most food-insecure states in the nation, according to the USDA. There is existing food insecurity in rural communities and in tribal nations.
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Oklahoma is one of the most food-insecure states in the nation, according to the USDA. There is existing food insecurity in rural communities and in tribal nations.
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Venezuela claims it foiled Trump plot to stage 'false flag' attack on US warship
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Venezuela claims it foiled Trump plot to stage 'false flag' attack on US warship
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October 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Venezuela claims it foiled Trump plot to stage 'false flag' attack on US warship
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