Third graders who score at the lowest level on reading tests will be required to repeat the grade starting in the 2027-28 school year. Tulsa districts are already preparing.
Tag: Legislature 2026
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Oklahoma program to prevent abortions struggled with spending. Lawmakers want to give it more money.
The Choosing Childbirth Program lagged in spending money it was allotted and had “significant” problems with incomplete data, according to a new report.
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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.
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Amid concern over Reworld plan, Oklahoma lawmakers shut the door on stricter waste regulations
Tulsans have voiced concerns about burning medical waste at the Reworld plant. The bill would have subjected the plant to stricter requirements.
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Oklahoma seniors could get a pass on property taxes if lawmakers sign off on this resolution
But Tulsa County Assessor John Wright says the government’s efforts to make up for that lost money might put strains on your wallet in other ways.
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As Oklahoma lawmakers tackle education, Tulsa-area educators say they need more state support
Teachers at Broken Arrow, Union and Owasso shared their thoughts on Oklahoma’s ranking, state bills and literacy outcomes.
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264K Oklahomans called 211 for help last year. Now Tulsa Area United Way wants more state support.
Feb. 11 marks National 211 Day, recognizing the free and confidential hotline for helping connect people with community resources.
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As data centers boom, Oklahoma lawmakers consider new restrictions and regulations
From increasing oversight of the industry to proposing a moratorium on new data centers, here’s which bills are on the table in Oklahoma.