Daily Oklahoman: Politics
- Horn, Bice battle in a competitive district
Saturday - 10/24/2020 - 09:36 PMBy Chris CasteelStaff writer ccasteel@oklahoman.comU.S. Rep. Kendra’s Horn upset victory over incumbent Republican Steve Russell in 2018 prompted numerous assertions that she was the first Democrat to hold the 5th District congressional seat since the 1970s.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 2020 'Souls to the Polls' voter turnout initiative will go on, despite COVID-19
Sunday - 10/25/2020 - 09:23 PMBy Carla HintonFaith editor chinton@oklahoman.comOrganizers of a faith-based voter engagement initiative said the program is needed now more than ever as people face an onslaught of challenges like COVID-19 this election cycle.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Did reward offer stop vandalism in Oklahoma County race?
Sunday - 10/25/2020 - 12:05 PMBy Nolan ClayStaff writernclay@oklahoman.comIn an unusual move, Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan sent a postcard to every voter in his district last week offering a reward for the identity of the vandals slashing his campaign signs.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Voting? Here are 5 things to do this week to be ready to cast a ballot Nov. 3
Friday - 10/23/2020 - 08:56 AMBy William Crum
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Gov. Kevin Stitt says he will not appeal tribal gaming decision
Friday - 10/23/2020 - 02:09 PMBy Carmen FormanStaff writercforman@oklahoman.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Room to grow
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More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Watch: Trump, Biden face off in final 2020 presidential debate
Thursday - 10/22/2020 - 12:35 PMFrom Staff ReportsThe final presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is Thursday, Oct.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Watch: Oklahoma Commission on Cooperative Sovereignty to present recommendations to Gov. Stitt
Thursday - 10/22/2020 - 04:43 AMThe Oklahoma Commission on Cooperative Sovereignty, formed by Gov. Kevin Stitt to explore the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in McGirt v.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - MAPS 3 senior center in southwest Oklahoma City to feature great room, gym, track
Wednesday - 10/21/2020 - 09:23 PMBy William CrumStaff writer wcrum@oklahoman.comA pool, a gym with room for pickleball and basketball courts, and an upstairs walking track overlooking a fitness center will occupy the south wing of the MAPS 3 senior health and wellness center planned for southwest Oklahoma City.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Rose State, Oklahoma lawmakers examine Epic audit
Wednesday - 10/21/2020 - 01:14 PMBy Nuria Martinez-KeelStaff writernmartinez-keel@oklahoman.comMIDWEST CITY — As two entities overseeing Epic Charter Schools demand millions in repayment and consider breaking ties with the virtual school system, the Rose State College Board of Regents took no action Tuesday to affect its contract with Epic Blended Centers.
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- OKC emergency management: COVID uptick due to community spread, not event
Sunday - 10/25/2020 - 09:23 PMCOVID-19: Situation report
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From Thursday's Oklahoma City emergency management office daily update: "All trend lines are going up.Read more on NewsOK.com - Despite backing tax hikes to fund teacher pay raises, 5th District candidate Stephanie Bice attacked on education
Sunday - 10/25/2020 - 09:23 PMBy Chris CasteelStaff writer ccasteel@oklahoman.comDespite her support for a massive tax bill to fund teacher pay hikes, Republican state Sen. Stephanie Bice has been under relentless attack in Oklahoma’s 5th District congressional race for votes on education.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Horn campaign reports $1 million for final push, while Bice funds top $332,000
Friday - 10/23/2020 - 02:29 PMBy Chris CasteelStaff writerccasteel@oklahoman.comU.S. Rep. Kendra Horn had $1 million in her campaign account on Oct.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Mayor says personal decisions matter as OKC-area COVID-19 hospitalizations peak, triggering state 'surge' plan
Friday - 10/23/2020 - 10:28 AMBy William CrumOklahoma City Mayor David Holt says personal decisions matter as the metro area experiences a critical surge in COVID-19 illnesses.The state increased the OKC metro to a "Tier 2" alert Friday, triggered by three consecutive days of COVID-19 patients making up more than 15% of the patients in area hospitals."Over 300 of our friends and neighbors in the Oklahoma City metro are currently in the hospital for COVID-19," Holt said by text.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Former GOP legislator looks to reclaim OKC seat held by Mickey Dollens
Thursday - 10/22/2020 - 09:22 PMBy Carmen FormanStaff writer cforman@oklahoman.comA former Republican legislator is looking to reclaim his old House seat that has since turned blue.
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Former Republican Rep.Read more on NewsOK.com - Key takeaways from the Oklahoma County sheriff debate
Thursday - 10/22/2020 - 03:29 PMBy Kayla BranchCandidates for Oklahoma County sheriff sparred over experience levels and debated ways to build trust in police during a debate Thursday ahead of the Nov.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lightning round for Horn and Bice: What's the one show you would binge watch?
Thursday - 10/22/2020 - 02:37 PMBy Chris CasteelStaff writerccasteel@oklahoman.comEDMOND — After fielding questions on health care, taxes and other topics, Rep. Kendra Horn and state Sen.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 99 years after Tulsa race massacre, unmarked mass grave found in search for victims, official says
Thursday - 10/22/2020 - 05:15 AMN'dea Yancey-Bragg USA TODAYExperts searching for victims of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre have found at least 10 bodies in an unmarked mass grave, an Oklahoma state official said Wednesday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Five things to know about Oklahoma State Question 805
Wednesday - 10/21/2020 - 09:23 PMBy Kayla BranchStaff writer kbranch@oklahoman.comOklahomans will decide State Question 805 during the Nov. 3 general election, but many have expressed confusion on what exactly the measure would do.
State Question 805 is the state’s latest large-scale criminal justice reform measure.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Hunter seeks Congress' help to restore criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country
Wednesday - 10/21/2020 - 08:34 AMBy Chris CasteelStaff writerccasteel@oklahoman.comOklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter said Wednesday he wants Congress to take a first step toward allowing the state to resume prosecuting crimes involving Indians on tribal reservations in eastern Oklahoma.
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- Mark your calendar: Early in-person voting is Thursday through Saturday
Saturday - 10/24/2020 - 09:36 PMBy Carmen FormanStaff writer cforman@oklahoman.comOklahomans don’t have to wait until Nov. 3 to vote.
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Statewide early voting, also called in-person absentee voting, will take place Thursday through Saturday. - Fewer Oklahoma educators running for state legislative seats
Sunday - 10/25/2020 - 09:23 PMBy Carmen Forman and Robby KorthOklahoma Media CenterTwo years after Oklahoma educators walked out of their classrooms and stormed the state Capitol, fewer teachers are running for state legislative seats.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Horn disavows Biden comment on oil industry, while Bice slams her energy votes
Friday - 10/23/2020 - 09:38 PMBy Chris CasteelStaff writer ccasteel@oklahoman.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Energy doomsday scenario pushed by industry groups as election approaches
Friday - 10/23/2020 - 12:32 PMBy Jack MoneyBusiness writerjmoney@oklahoman.comWill the nation’s recently found energy independence evaporate if former Vice President Joe Biden wins November’s election against President Donald Trump?
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Bice calls on Horn to disavow Biden oil and gas comment
Friday - 10/23/2020 - 06:15 AMBy Chris CasteelStaff writerccasteel@oklahoman.comRepublican state Sen. Stephanie Bice, who is challenging U.S. Rep.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - State Question 805 draws support, opposition from public figures
Thursday - 10/22/2020 - 12:18 PMBy Kayla BranchStaff writerkbranch@oklahoman.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Oklahoma governor: ‘One set of rules’ needed for tribes, state following McGirt decision
Thursday - 10/22/2020 - 02:25 PMBy Carmen FormanStaff writercforman@oklahoman.comKey tribal leaders strongly opposed recommendations made Thursday by a commission appointed by Gov.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - What’s on my ballot in Oklahoma? Where are early voting locations near me?
Thursday - 10/22/2020 - 07:56 AMFrom Staff ReportsEarly voting ballots have started to pile up at county election boards, ready to be counted on Nov.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - #ThrowbackThursday: Promising peace and prosperity in 1952
Wednesday - 10/21/2020 - 09:23 PMWe are running a #ThrowbackThursday image each week, showcasing Oklahoma’s history. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @TheOklahoman_ and “Like” us at Facebook.com/TheOklahoman for more historical photos.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Five things to know about State Question 805
Tuesday - 10/20/2020 - 08:57 AMBy Kayla BranchOklahomans will decide State Question 805 during the Nov. 3 general election, but many have expressed confusion on what exactly the measure would do.
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