OKC Fails Housing Inspections, Tulsa Embraces HUD Transition
Oklahoma City public housing this year received an unusually low inspection score of 7% as HUD rolls out NSPIRE, a new inspection protocol that some Oklahoma housing professionals see as an unfunded mandate.
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Political Spending Accelerates Ahead of Election Day
Candidates and outside groups are spending millions of dollars to sway voters ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
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Legislative Watchdog Details Lack of Communication in Sending Funds to Schools
A legislative watchdog report criticized the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Legislature for inadequate communication on money for new programs and federal funds. Superintendent Ryan Walters dismissed the report as politically motivated, blaming district officials for any miscommunication…
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Despite Legal Challenges and Exemptions, GOP Lawmakers Remain Committed to Anti-ESG Law
The law is on hold, multiple exemptions have been taken and lawmakers failed to make changes in the latest legislative session. But Oklahoma’s Republican lawmakers and elected officials remain bullish about the state’s anti-ESG law targeting banks perceived as hostile…
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What to Know About State Question 833 and Authorizing Public Infrastructure Districts
Supporters say the financing mechanism could spur housing development while…
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Families and Teachers Ask Supreme Court to Stop Superintendent’s Push for Bibles in Public Schools
More than 30 parents, students, teachers and faith leaders have…
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