A policy passed last legislative session to temporarily ban cell phones at Oklahoma schools is one step closer to becoming permanent.
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Posted inWeather
What a super El Niño could mean for Oklahoma’s weather
Following a much dryer and warmer than normal winter in Oklahoma, the possibility of a so-called super El Niño is in the forecast for later this year.
Posted inSchools & Families
Oklahoma House advances $26 million early literacy overhaul bill with third grade retention
The Oklahoma House overwhelmingly passed a bill Monday that would overhaul the state’s literacy policy with elements like third grade retention, a multi-tiered system of supports, statewide literacy coaches and more.
Posted inCulture
Record Store Day is Saturday. Here’s what to expect in Oklahoma.
Record Store Day, an independent record store celebration, is this Saturday.
Posted inNews
As millions of birds migrate through Oklahoma, experts urge residents to turn out the lights
Migrating birds are headed north for nutritious insects, budding plants and nesting locales. But scientists say artificial outdoor lights are disrupting their journeys.
Posted inYour Money
Oklahoma sees decline in SNAP participation in wake of Big Beautiful Bill
Participation in the nation’s biggest program to help pay for groceries fell across the U.S. last year. In a year, Oklahoma saw a 10% drop in the number of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants.
Posted inGovernment
Oklahoma lawmakers add data center restrictions to groundwater metering measure
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would reshape how Oklahoma tracks the water it pulls out of the ground. After a change during the legislative process, the measure would also add requirements for data centers seeking to use Oklahoma groundwater.
Posted inGovernment
Who is running for Congress in Oklahoma?
A shakeup in the form of former Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s appointment to President Trump’s Cabinet has led to a hotly contested series of primary elections for Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation.
Posted inSchools & Families
Oklahoma bill to increase instructional days for certain schools moves closer to finish line
A bill to raise the number of instructional days at certain Oklahoma schools is getting closer to becoming law.
Posted inGovernment
Oklahoma Republicans move to reverse Medicaid expansion
In 2020, Oklahoma voters passed Medicaid expansion, adding more people to Soonercare. Republican lawmakers are advancing proposed constitutional changes to reverse that vote: House Bill 4440 and House Joint Resolution 1067.
Posted inSchools & Families
Jenks student places second in contest for documentary on food insecurity under Trump
A Jenks High School student is getting national recognition for her documentary on food insecurity exacerbated by new Trump Administration policies.
Posted inGovernment
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear ‘Stroble’ Oklahoma income tax case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Stroble v. Oklahoma Monday. The decision likely means tribal citizens will need to continue paying state income tax.