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Posted inGovernment
Oklahoma program to prevent abortions struggled with spending. Lawmakers want to give it more money.
The Choosing Childbirth Program lagged in spending money it was allotted and had “significant” problems with incomplete data, according to a new report.
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City auditor is following the money for homelessness programs. He found a problem.
As Tulsa rolls out a new resident survey, the city auditor also plans to release reports on how the city combats homelessness through public and private funding.
Posted inCulture
Neon dream: State sprinkles money along Route 66, hopes it seeds growth
The state has given $22 million to cities and towns for 47 projects along Route 66.
Posted inGovernment
Broken Arrow voters approve 7 of 8 bond proposals, rejecting sales tax increase for sports facilities
Broken Arrow can move forward with most of its bond proposals after the April 7 election. But its sales tax increase to improve sports facilities failed.
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Tulsa steps up effort to move unhoused out of downtown as part of $10M homelessness plan
Social workers have spent the last six weeks hitting downtown Tulsa streets. They’ve identified about 40 people as regular sleepers and are working to move them into housing.
Posted inCulture
Gilcrease Museum’s road to 2027 reopening has been bumpy. Officials say it will be worth the wait.
Since closing in 2021, the Tulsa institution has faced rising costs and construction delays. Its doors are expected to open next spring.
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Tulsa’s Route 66 musical road has arrived, with a taxpayer price tag of $110K
Oklahoma leaders say the investment will pay off in attracting private businesses to Route 66, during the centennial and after.
Posted inBusiness
Tulsa tenants left in limbo when landlords fail to pay hundreds of thousands in water bills
Vesta Capital isn’t the only multi-family property owner in Tulsa leaving water bills unpaid. Housing advocates blame a system that doesn’t offer recourse for renters.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa mom emerges from trauma and addiction with a degree — and ideas to help parents like her
Amanda Billings lost custody of her children as she battled addiction. Now on track to graduate from TCC, the advocate wants to use her experience to help at-risk parents.
Posted inGovernment
Want to switch parties for the Oklahoma primary elections? Better do it fast.
While the primaries aren’t until June 16, Oklahomans interested in switching their political party must do so by the end of the month. Here’s how.
Posted inSchools & Families
March tornado didn’t just shut down Tulsa Tech campus. It wiped out day care for 40 families.
Tulsa Tech officials are promising to rebuild the Peoria Campus, which suffered severe damage. But it will take at least two years to finish the job.