Daily Oklahoman: Politics
- 'It's tough': Black cops in Oklahoma work for change from inside
Saturday - 07/04/2020 - 09:32 PMBy Ellie MeleroStaff writer emelero@oklahoman.comCarl Pendleton grew up with a healthy fear of cops.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - ‘Abolitionist’ candidates largely unsuccessful in legislative races
Sunday - 07/05/2020 - 01:00 AMBy Carmen FormanStaff writercforman@oklahoman.comMost legislative candidates who sought to criminalize abortion were unsuccessful last week in their election bids.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Governor signs gaming compacts with two more tribes
Thursday - 07/02/2020 - 02:57 PMBy Randy EllisStaff writerrellis@oklahoman.comOklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Thursday that he signed new gaming compacts with the Kialegee Tribal Town and Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians — once again touching off a furor among the state's Indian gaming tribes.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Oklahoma legislators warn of 'spread of anarchy' due to lacking support for law enforcement
Wednesday - 07/01/2020 - 09:24 PMBy Carmen FormanStaff writer cforman@oklahoman.comAmid widespread calls for police reform, 12 Oklahoma legislators offered their support for law enforcement Wednesday, warning "the spread of anarchy is quite likely" due to changes in public opinion on police.The Republicans also criticized calls to defund police and so-called "cancel culture," in which public officials or groups are shamed for supporting unpopular ideas.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Horn launches first ad, as Republicans prepare for runoff
Wednesday - 07/01/2020 - 02:17 PMBy Chris CasteelStaff writerccasteel@oklahoman.comRep. Kendra Horn launched her first campaign ad on Wednesday, a day after easily winning the Democratic nomination in the 5th Congressional District, as two Republicans vying for their party’s nomination prepared for a two month runoff campaign.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Fraudulent unemployment claims battle continues
Wednesday - 07/01/2020 - 08:41 AMBy Jack MoneyStaff writerjmoney@oklahoman.comAuthorities continue battling fraudulent unemployment insurance claims filed against state programs across the nation.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Neese, Bice head to Republican runoff; Broyles to face Inhofe
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 06:42 PMBy Chris CasteelStaff writerccasteel@oklahoman.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Newcomer Jose Cruz cruises to victory in House District 89
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 07:10 PMBy Jordan GreenStaff writerjgreen@oklahoman.comPolitical newcomer Jose Cruz easily won his election bid for House District 89 tonight, defeating two challengers.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance requests represent large part of pending claims
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 09:20 PMBy Jack MoneyStaff writer jmoney@oklahoman.comTempers among people seeking pandemic unemployment assistance at times have been running as hot as Oklahoma’s summer sun.
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Earlier this year, for example, a couple of inflammatory posts on Twitter by one Oklahoma City man frustrated with his ability to obtain assistance were interpreted as threatening and prompted a visit from two Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers. - High court ruling protects Oklahoma scholarship program aiding religious schools
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 01:20 PMBy Chris CasteelStaff writerccasteel@oklahoman.comThe U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a Montana case on Tuesday effectively protected a scholarship program in Oklahoma that benefits religious schools.
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In a 5-4 decision, justices ruled that the Montana Supreme Court erred in applying a state constitutional ban on aid to religious schools to a scholarship program funded by tax credits.
- With Medicaid expansion approved, what happens next?
Sunday - 07/05/2020 - 01:00 AMBy Carmen FormanStaff writercforman@oklahoman.comOklahoma voters on Tuesday approved a state question to expand Medicaid, but legislators won’t decide until next year how to pay for the expansion.
State Question 802 requires the state to expand Medicaid by July 1, 2021 — the start of the next fiscal year.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Watch: President Trump hosts Independence Day celebration at the White House
Saturday - 07/04/2020 - 01:39 PMPresident Donald Trump will host and Independence Day celebration at the White House at 5:40 p.m. You can watch live below:
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Schools receive $16 million in COVID-19 relief grants
Thursday - 07/02/2020 - 12:29 PMBy Nuria Martinez-KeelStaff writernmartinez-keel@oklahoman.comState officials doled out $16 million in grants for coronavirus relief to school districts this week.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Oklahoma County commissioners discuss possible Black Lives Matter mural
Wednesday - 07/01/2020 - 09:24 PMBy Kayla BranchStaff writerkbranch@oklahoman.comOklahoma County commissioners are mulling over a request to paint a Black Lives Matter mural outside of the county jail.
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During a Wednesday meeting, an Oklahoma City official told commissioners the city had received a permit request from The Movement, a local activist group, to paint the mural on a small wall several feet away from the jail. - Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OKC spike prompts response
Wednesday - 07/01/2020 - 08:14 AMBy William Crum wcrum@oklahoman.com Staff writerEmergency steps to arrest the spread of coronavirus could be tightened in Oklahoma City in response to an escalation in cases of COVID-19.Mayor David Holt and Dr.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lankford proposes to replace Columbus Day with Juneteenth
Wednesday - 07/01/2020 - 08:41 AMBy Chris Casteel ccasteel@oklahoman.comOklahoma Sen. James Lankford is cosponsoring an amendment that would replace Columbus Day with Juneteenth, though the sponsors said it should not be a paid federal holiday that costs money and affects businesses.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Ajay Pittman narrowly wins reelection in House District 99
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 06:45 PMBy Jordan GreenStaff writerjgreen@oklahoman.comState Rep. Ajay Pittman won her reelection bid for House District 99 by narrow margins tonight, pulling off a close victory over challenger Susan Porter.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Progressive candidate unseats Democratic incumbent for OKC House seat
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 07:43 PMBy Carmen FormanStaff writercforman@oklahoman.comA progressive community organizer in the heart of Oklahoma City is on track to defeat a top Democrat in Oklahoma's House.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Oklahoma City lays off eight employees
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 12:28 PMBy William CrumStaff writerwcrum@oklahoman.comThe city of Oklahoma City laid off eight employees as measures took effect to counter the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on city revenue.
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The city council last week adopted a fiscal 2021 budget that projects a 2.8% drop in spending.Read more on NewsOK.com - Oklahoma legislator catches COVID, halts campaigning amid primary challenge
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 01:27 PMBy Carmen FormanStaff writercforman@oklahoman.comA state representative facing a primary challenge halted campaigning days before the election after testing positive for COVID-19.
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- Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 283 new cases; no new deaths
Sunday - 07/05/2020 - 07:10 AMBy Ryan SharpThe Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 283 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began in the state to 15,928.The Health Department no new coronavirus-related deaths on Sunday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Inhofe 'still up in the air' about whether Russia paid bounties, Horn calls for hearings
Thursday - 07/02/2020 - 02:29 PMBy Chris CasteelStaff writerccasteel@oklahoman.comOklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe said Thursday that he is “still up in the air” on whether Russia put bounties on the heads of U.S. troops and that there was “evidence on both sides.”
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - MAPS 4 board goes to work
Thursday - 07/02/2020 - 12:11 PMBy William CrumStaff writerwcrum@oklahoman.comThe MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board met for the first time Thursday, kicking off a decade or more of oversight of the $988 million slated to be spent on 16 MAPS 4 projects that won voters' approval in December.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Governor's attorney: Oklahoma Supreme Court lacks authority to invalidate gaming compacts
Wednesday - 07/01/2020 - 01:13 PMBy Randy EllisStaff writerrellis@oklahoman.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Oklahomans wait in line for unemployment claim help
Wednesday - 07/01/2020 - 02:50 PMBy Josh DulaneyStaff writerjdulaney@oklahoman.comMIDWEST CITY — One hour. That’s how long Korey Clark, 31, stood in line before noon Wednesday at the Reed Conference Center as he sought help with his unemployment claim.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- "True change": Oklahoma County Jail Trust officially takes over county jail
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 09:20 PMBy Kayla BranchStaff writer kbranch@oklahoman.comThe last 13 months resembled a marathon to Tricia Everest.
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But instead of running, the miles were filled with legal contracts, county politics, lessons on jail infrastructure and a dedication to crafting a better Oklahoma County jail through independent oversight from an appointed board. - Republican candidates for Oklahoma County sheriff head to runoff, commissioner wins primary
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 06:42 PMBy Kayla BranchStaff writerkbranch@oklahoman.comCurrent Oklahoma County Sheriff P.D. Taylor will face Norman police officer Tommie Johnson in a Republican runoff for county sheriff this August.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Oklahoma voters approve Medicaid expansion at the ballot box
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 07:44 PMBy Carmen FormanStaff writercforman@oklahoman.comOklahoma voters narrowly approved a state question to expand Medicaid to cover more low-income residents.With all precincts reporting Tuesday, State Question 802, which asked voters to expand Medicaid, passed by 6,488 votes.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - City of Norman accepting applications for 2020-21 Norman Youth Council Class
Wednesday - 07/01/2020 - 01:00 AMStaff reportsNORMAN — The city of Norman is seeking high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are active in their school and community and are interested in learning about local government.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Voters say Black Lives Matter, healthcare are important
Tuesday - 06/30/2020 - 02:28 PMBy Ellie MeleroStaff writeremelero@oklahoman.comPeople began lining up to vote at Wildewood Baptist Church before the doors opened at 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
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