Over the next nine months, Mayor Monroe and nonprofit partners plan to house 300 people.
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Here’s how far Oklahoma’s emergency food bank funding will go. TL;DR not far.
The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is getting around $2.3 million in state emergency funding, but the CEO says the money won’t last long.
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Tulsa mayor pushes for vote on city sales tax increase
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols is pushing for a citywide vote on a slightly increased sales tax rate.
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‘Living in the shadows’: More than 5K Tulsa County students say they’re experiencing homelessness
No one really knows how many children are experiencing homelessness, but public schools may have the best estimate.
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5 largest tribes in Oklahoma are asking SCOTUS to take up tax case involving Muscogee citizen
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to take up an Oklahoma tax case involving Muscogee Nation citizen Alicia Stroble. Now the five largest tribes in the state are weighing in, hoping SCOTUS will overturn the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision that ruled Stroble is not exempt from paying state income tax.
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Oklahoma tribes step in to feed citizens as federal shutdown threatens food aid
As the government shutdown threatens food assistance for tens of thousands of low-income Oklahomans, the state’s American Indian tribes are stepping in to help affected tribal citizens.
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State lawmakers dedicate $7 million to help feed Oklahomans losing SNAP benefits
The Oklahoma Contingency Board is dedicating $7 million in state emergency funds for food banks amid federal uncertainty. Led by Gov. Kevin Stitt and top Republican leaders in each legislative chamber, the board met Monday evening to declare a state of emergency and approve the spending.
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You will soon have more bachelor’s degree options in Tulsa. Here’s why.
After years of transfer requirements and course restrictions, Tulsa’s college-bound students will soon have more choices.
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Tulsa-area families seeking alternative child care options due to government shutdown
The government shutdown forced C.A.R.D. Head Start to close for the time being. Now, families are looking for answers.
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Oklahoma Human Services to begin furloughs, see effects on child care subsidy amid government shutdown
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services will begin furloughs starting Sunday, affecting about 2,300 employees.
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Volunteers need 173K signatures to get open primaries on the ballot. Here’s what that means for voters.
An Oklahoma group is pushing for Tulsans to support candidates appearing in single primary ballots despite party affiliation.
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Tulsa police aim to bridge the gap between the department, Latino community
The department hosted its first set of Spanish-language classes at St. Thomas More in October.