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Oklahoma lawmakers passed several bills this session to aid in the state’s effort to expand broadband in rural areas. That includes $42 million in tax rebates for companies to pay for equipment to expand broadband in underserved and rural areas.
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt can now consider a measure banning COVID-19 vaccine and masking requirements for unvaccinated people in schools or on college campuses.
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On Monday evening, Oklahoma's State Board of Education rescinded a controversial resolution from March. The move to equalize charter and traditional public school building funds without controversy follows action by the state legislature.
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A budget deal expected to soon get the final stamp of approval from Gov. Kevin Stitt includes a number of increases for common education.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney about the growing controversy over Governor Stitt signing a bill to ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory in Oklahoma schools, lawmakers considering recommendation of a grand jury investigation for Epic Virtual Charter School and Congressman Cole working on legislation allowing the Chickasaw and Cherokee Nations to compact with the state over criminal jurisdiction.
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Top Oklahoma lawmakers and the Governor on Thursday unveiled their plans for the state budget next fiscal year.
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The Oklahoma Legislature passed a bill earlier this year to invest in health care workforce development.
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Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law Monday that adds safety measures for Oklahoma bicyclists.
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A new law that bans Critical Race Theory, or really much discussion of race in the classroom, has drawn criticism from educators and support from Oklahoma Republican leaders.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about Governor Stitt ending the COVID-19 State of Emergency and the Tulsa Race Massacre Commission urging Governor Stitt to veto a bill prohibiting schools from teaching subjects dealing with race and diversity.