Gov. Kevin Stitt wants voters to choose whether to start the process for a Constitutional Convention. And he’s done it in a way that skirts the legislature’s authority in the process.
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Stitt orders investigation, possible terrorist designation for Oklahoma Muslim groups
Gov. Kevin Stitt wants Oklahoma’s chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, to be investigated as potential threats in the state.
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Stitt says he has no interest in running for Senate, touting accomplishments as governor
Gov. Kevin Stitt made a tour stop in Tulsa as he prepares to leave office next year. He’s worried his successor will “blow through” the savings he’s amassed.
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Tulsa mayor, Oklahoma officials weigh in on growing ICE presence
Mayor Monroe Nichols voiced his disapproval of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s conduct in Minnesota during a Sunday forum.
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State plans to fund housing for OKC homeless, contrasting with Operation SAFE sweeps in Tulsa
State officials are negotiating a deal to cover the cost of rent and other services for people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City, a move that contrasts sharply with the approach taken in Tulsa.
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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.