Tulsa earned its highest-ever score on its 2025 equality indicator report, which measures disparities between advantaged and disadvantaged groups.
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Oklahoma media outlets partner to challenge how Tulsa charges for public records
The City of Tulsa charges between $50 to $85 an hour for public records that require more than a single hour of labor. Media outlets are challenging that rule.
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How much have Tulsa taxpayers spent on Route 66 projects? City docs show it’s not always clear.
There’s no central place where Tulsa officials have totaled taxpayer money spent on many Route 66 projects. The city is working on a fix — by November.
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Tulsa mayor wants city to spend $1.22B in 2026-27. Where would the funds go?
The proposal would also increase utility payments for Tulsa households. Nichols wants to invest in streetlights, public safety and infrastructure.
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Find discriminatory language in your property records? Here’s what Tulsans can do about it.
While there is no citywide effort to remove discriminatory language from deeds like Oklahoma City, Tulsans can file the paperwork themselves.
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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.
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Less than 1% of Tulsans filled out a survey on city services. Officials want to change that in 2026.
Tulsa officials want your feedback on city services like animal control, emergency response, parks and more through the Evaluate the 918 survey.
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‘Spring bloom’ hits Tulsa’s city streets. Find a smoother commute with this map of current construction projects.
Improve Our Tulsa packages represent the largest-ever investment in the city’s streets, but there is more work to complete before Tulsans reap the benefits.
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Krystal Reyes makes her mark as most powerful Latina in Tulsa government
As deputy mayor, Krystal Reyes has become a driving force for Latino representation in the city. Residents hope her role will open the door to more Latino leaders in Tulsa.
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Tulsa opened its first winter weather homeless shelter. How many people did it serve?
The City of Tulsa recently closed its first winter weather shelter. Here’s the breakdown of its impact.
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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.
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Tulsa Hispanic commission launches ‘playbook’ to help businesses respond to ICE enforcement
The commission created the playbook with feedback from local chefs and restaurants about what would be most useful for them.