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Kgou

Public radio station with news and music for Oklahoma. Public Radio News for Oklahoma

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kgou.org > education > 2026-09-10 > federal-appeals-court-rules-full-house-bill-1775-enforcement-can-move-forward-while-lawsuit-continues

Federal appeals court rules full House Bill 1775 enforcement can move forward while lawsuit continues | KGOU - Oklahoma's NPR Source

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (416+ words) HB1775 prohibits teachings that include one race or sex is superior or that someone is inherently racist or sexist based on their race or sex. More than two years ago, a district court order enjoined Oklahoma from full enforcement of the…...

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kgou.org > politics-and-government > 2026-09-08 > former-state-lawmaker-sues-stitt-over-call-for-oklahoma-constitutional-convention-state-question

Former state lawmaker sues Stitt over call for Oklahoma constitutional convention state question

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (500+ words) Mark McBride is a former Republican Representative from Moore. He's asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to step in and stop State Question 848, which Stitt unilaterally placed on a ballot in April next year. In his petition, McBride argues the governor…...

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kgou.org > politics-and-government > 2026-08-31 > trump-administration-throws-more-support-behind-inola-smelter-in-new-court-filings

Trump administration throws more support behind Inola smelter in new court filings

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (215+ words) The $4 billion smelter would more than double primary aluminum production in the United States. But the people living near the site of the plant in Inola have pushed back on the project, largely citing environmental concerns. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner…...

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kgou.org > politics-and-government > 2026-08-31 > oklahoma-house-set-to-hear-evidence-in-staff-allegation-of-lawmakers-improper-behavior

Oklahoma House set to hear evidence in staff allegation of lawmaker’s ‘improper behavior’

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (594+ words) Oklahoma House Republican leaders have blocked off three days next month to look into allegations of misconduct against a member of their own party. Rep. Mike Osburn, who chairs the House Rules Committee, said lawmakers will meet behind closed doors…...

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kgou.org > show > capitol-insider > 2026-08-28 > candidates-set-for-oklahoma-general-election-races

Candidates set for Oklahoma General Election races

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (210+ words) Dick Pryor: Thomas will face Republican Congressman Kevin Hern and two independents - Curtis Stinnett and Ron Meinhardt, and Libertarian Sevier White in November. And Shawn, also on Election Day, Governor Kevin Stitt made some news when he issued a proclamation…...

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kgou.org > education > 2026-08-25 > longtime-educator-robert-franklin-takes-republican-nomination-for-oklahoma-superintendent

Longtime educator Robert Franklin takes Republican nomination for Oklahoma superintendent

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (445+ words) Franklin is a 44-year educator whose resume includes special education teacher, principal, district administrator and CareerTech superintendent, as well as the former chair of the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board. On that board, he was one of two members who…...

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kgou.org > oklahoma-election-results-august-2026

Today is election day in Oklahoma for partisan runoffs, state questions and more

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (192+ words) Editor's Note: This post will be updated after election results come in. Oklahoma voters are heading to the polls today for primary runoff elections and to consider a couple of state questions. The race snagging the most headlines is the…...

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kgou.org > politics-and-government > 2026-08-21 > how-oklahoma-law-enforcement-is-driving-trumps-deportation-push

How Oklahoma law enforcement is driving Trump's deportation push

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (293+ words) From the Oologah and Minco police departments to the Atoka and Major County sheriff's offices, 46 local law enforcement agencies have entered collaborative agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, in 2026. That brings the total number of municipal, county and…...

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kgou.org > politics-and-government > 2026-08-20 > school-bonds-city-taxes-to-be-decided-in-oklahomas-august-election

School bonds, city taxes to be decided in Oklahoma's August election | KGOU - Oklahoma's NPR Source

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (688+ words) In-person absentee voting — also known as early voting — for the Aug. 25 runoff election begins Thursday. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday. The headlining race is for…...

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kgou.org > politics-and-government > 2026-08-19 > oklahoma-city-council-renews-license-plate-reader-contract-despite-pushback

Oklahoma City Council renews license plate reader contract despite pushback

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (675+ words) The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday to extend the city's contract with an automated license plate reader (ALPR) company, despite opposition from some residents. Five council members voted in favor, and three voted against it. Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher was…...