Fully reliant on federal disability payments, Valencia Payne fell behind on her property taxes. Without a change in state law, her home could be put up for auction in 2027.
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Posted inGovernment
Mark Tedford thinks experience can outdo a Trump endorsement
The Tulsa insurance executive and state lawmaker is betting voters want a business-minded conservative rather than a political firebrand. But he’s missed some votes in the Legislature.
Posted inLa Semana
Tulsan went to her routine immigration check-in. She’s now facing deportation to Russia.
Milana Swope says she was trafficked when she came to the U.S. in 2001. More than two decades later, the Tulsa resident is battling a deportation order.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa leaders worry Supreme Court decision could roll back gains in representation for Black voters
Tulsa reformed its government structure after a 1980s lawsuit. Now, some are concerned about how a Voting Rights Act decision could impact Black representation.
Posted inSchools & Families
TCC program serving low-income, first-generation students braces for potential Trump cuts
Oklahoma has eight centers funded by federal TRIO grants that help students get to college. They’ll face steep competition for federal support next year.
Posted inLa Semana
Supreme Court to consider birthright citizenship case. How would it affect Oklahoma?
If it holds, Trump’s executive order would end birthright citizenship. More than 52,300 U.S. citizen children in Oklahoma live with at least one parent without legal status.
Posted inLa Semana
Which immigration bills are still alive at the Oklahoma Capitol? We dig in.
After a key March 26 deadline, bills related to tuition for students in the country illegally and federal programs like SNAP are still on the table.
Posted inNews
Hundreds of Tulsans join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump administration
The Tulsa rally at Dream Keepers Park, part of a national protest that attracted thousands Saturday, featured politicians, musicians and stand-up comedians.
Posted inGovernment
If Sen. Mullin becomes Sec. Mullin, here’s what happens to his Senate seat
Gov. Kevin Stitt has some decisions to make if Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary, is confirmed.
Posted inDocumenters
Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizes more than $5M in health grants for diabetes, substance abuse and more
The funds will be spent on everything from public health infrastructure to substance abuse treatment.
Posted inLa Semana
Tulsa pastors join statewide campaign calling for ‘compassion’ toward immigrants
More than 30 pastors and church representatives in Oklahoma signed a letter in February calling for compassion toward the immigrant community.
Posted inYour Money
Oklahoma is taking over the ACA insurance marketplace. How will that change what you pay?
There’s a small user fee built into your premium going straight to Washington, D.C. Oklahoma is moving to claim that money for its own.