Ahead of the August and November elections, we answer your questions on voter registration, absentee ballots, political ads and more.
Author Archives: Jessica Meza
Posted inGovernment
¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo votar en Oklahoma? Tenemos las respuestas.
¿Planeas votar en Oklahoma este agosto y noviembre? Deberías saber esto primero.
Posted inNews
Tulsa district attorney asks OSBI to investigate city jail deaths
The review comes after reporting by The Frontier found seven preventable deaths at the facility. The Tulsa Police Department previously investigated the deaths and said it found no criminal wrongdoing.
Posted inGovernment
The Frontier answers your questions about political advertising
“Are they allowed to lie?” We asked readers what they wanted to know about campaign ads.
Posted inGovernment
Notarizing democracy: Why Oklahoma makes absentee voters take an extra step
Every registered Oklahoma voter is eligible to vote absentee. But the state remains one of a handful to require notarization, making the method more complicated than in much of the country.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Could north Tulsa offer clues to increasing voter turnout across Oklahoma? These organizers say yes.
Voter turnout in north Tulsa has been historically low. Outreach workers say it doesn’t have to stay that way — but candidates and parties need to overcome key obstacles ahead of a crucial fall election.
Posted inGovernment
What to know about Oklahoma State Question 844 and its impact on public schools
Oklahoma regularly overspends on an economic incentive program. This ballot initiative would reduce costs for the state — and could take funding from some school districts.
Posted inNews
Muscogee Nation opens new residential recovery center for tribal citizens
Muscogee Nation is opening a new $72 million residential treatment center that leaders say will strengthen the tribe’s focus on rehabilitation and holistic healthcare services.
Posted inNews
Muscogee Nation opposes Inola smelter intended within reservation
The Muscogee National Council unanimously approved a resolution Saturday opposing aluminum smelters, including a large, controversial project intended for Inola.
Posted inGovernment
District 5 city council candidates talk about policing, blighted properties and drones at forum
Voters will decide Aug. 25 between incumbent Karen Gilbert and challenger Adam Burnett.
Posted inGovernment
Freedmen descendants file federal lawsuit to force Muscogee Nation to acknowledge tribal citizenship
Muscogee Freedmen descendants filed a lawsuit in federal court on Thursday, aiming to force the Muscogee Nation to acknowledge their tribal citizenship.
Posted inEntertainment
Tulsey Town Two-Step takes over Cain’s Ballroom for a night of dancing
Country hits from the ‘80s and ‘90s served as the soundtrack.