Amens, hell yeahs and cheers rippled through a crowd of TPS staff and supporters at the watch party as the votes rolled in. Voters passed each proposition with at least 80% support.
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Tulsa’s tourism leaders put their support behind hotel tax hike on August ballot
Business leaders say Tulsa is leaving revenue on the table by not raising its lodging tax rate in the past 40 years. A hike could be on the ballot this summer.
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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.
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Broken Arrow bets on $415M bond and a temporary sales tax hike to fund streets, sports complexes and more
The price tag of BA’s rapid growth is rising bond debt. Oklahoma cities only have so many options to fund improvements, and the city’s proposal would keep property taxes level.
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Tulsa Public Schools superintendent: $609M bond package will make students ‘proud’ of classrooms
Ebony Johnson thinks the bond package on the April 7 ballot could help combat issues like student absenteeism. Here’s why.
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Voters approve Jenks Public Schools $20.3M bond. Here’s where the money will go.
The district enrolls more than 12,600 students in the south Tulsa area. Now, Jenks will invest into athletic facilities, buses and more.
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‘When I’m superintendent, I’ll come back’: Adam Pugh courts Tulsa conservatives
The conservative candidate for state superintendent attended TPS board member E’Lena Ashley’s community meeting to talk education — not to campaign, he said.
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Republican Colleen McCarty announces run for Tulsa County district attorney
McCarty says she would center domestic violence victims as district attorney. The primary is set for June 16.
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Deadline to get Oklahoma open primary question on ballot is approaching
Oklahoma’s closed primary system would end if State Question 836 makes it to the Nov. 3 ballot and earns approval.
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How will the legislative session impact Oklahomans at the ballot box?
Oklahoma’s legislative session begins on Feb. 2, and lawmakers’ decisions during the coming months could impact residents’ relationship with local governments.
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New Oklahoma law aims to spur voter turnout, save money by limiting number of yearly election dates
A dozen new Oklahoma laws are in effect as of Jan. 1. One aims at simplifying election participation in the state.
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Broken Arrow residents will vote on $415M bond in April. Here’s what it would fund.
The package could fund roads, sewers and ballfields — with a half-cent sales tax increase that would end after five years.