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Headlines: Board of Education squabbles, wind energy bill halted & SGA wins MVP

Local headlines for Thursday, May 22, 2025

New State Board of Education members are pushing back against Ryan Walters. (KOSU)

SBE raises concerns again about emergency certified teachers. (Tulsa World)

State House rejects student immigration status rule. (Tulsa World)

Lawmakers pass a bill to limit Walters’ ability to revoke teachers’ licenses. (NewsOK)

Governor Stitt criticizes the State Superintendent and State Auditor. (Tulsa World)

Stitt is getting a bill making it harder for initiative petitions. (Tulsa World)

The leader of the State Senate halts a bill to restrict wind energy. (KOSU)

Oklahoma’s newest senator takes oath of office days before end of session. (NewsOK)

Thousands of State Employees are still working remotely despite return-to-work order. (Oklahoma Watch)

Oklahoma is losing $11M after a federal broadband expansion was canceled. (KOSU)

The Trump Administration cancels an investigation of the OKC Police Department. (KOSU)

OCPD sends more than 150 people to already stressed county jail. (NewsOK)

Tulsa police union agrees to release most disciplinary records. (Tulsa World)

State prepares for another weekend of storms and hail. (NewsOK)

Oklahoma City is easing restrictions on guest houses. (KOSU)

Tulsa Zoo welcomes two elephants from Los Angeles. (Tulsa World)

The City of Norman approves a plan to create a new entertainment district. (KOSU)

The NBA names Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Most Valuable Player. (KOSU)

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