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Oklahoma weighs regulation of prediction markets as sports betting remains illegal
1+ week, 2+ day ago (555+ words) With sports betting banned in Oklahoma, prediction markets are raising concerns about consumer protections, gambling disorders and regulatory oversight as tribal leaders and advocates discuss the issue. As sports betting remains illegal in Oklahoma, prediction markets are providing an alternative…...
Nearly 100 gather in Oklahoma to confront SNAP error rate, benefit changes and state costs
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (358+ words) Advocates gathered at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to discuss potential changes to SNAP benefits, which could shift costs to the state and impact thousands of residents Advocates met at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma on Tuesday to…...
Oklahoma nonprofit installs flagpoles to honor veterans
2+ mon, 20+ hour ago (338+ words) A nonprofit in Oklahoma is honoring veterans by installing flagpoles in their yards, with Choctaw Mayor Chad Allcox recently receiving one in recognition of his service. An Oklahoma nonprofit is honoring veterans by installing flagpoles in their front yards free…...
Oklahoma committee weighs building code changes to address housing shortage, construction costs
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (327+ words) Oklahoma's building code committee is considering changes to housing regulations, including reducing stairway requirements, to help address the state's housing shortage and lower construction costs. A state building code committee in Oklahoma is reviewing potential changes to housing regulations to…...
Oklahoma gives foster youth extra years of support after age 18 under new program
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) For many of Oklahoma's foster youth, support ends when they turn 18. A new law would extend that help until they turn 21. For many of Oklahoma's foster youth, support ends when they become adults. A new law is going to change…...
Route 66 turns 100 with cowboy boot sculpture in Oklahoma City
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (101+ words) A cowboy boot sculpture, a cactus, and Rolling Stones lyrics have been installed outside the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum to celebrate Route 66's centennial. Route 66 is preparing to celebrate its 100th birthday, and Oklahoma City is marking the milestone…...
Gov. Kevin Stitt says Medicaid reform is needed to save Oklahoma hundreds of millions
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (287+ words) Gov. Kevin Stitt said Medicaid needs reform after state lawmakers tried to tackle the issue at the state Capitol before it was held up this session. Hundreds of millions of dollars could be on the line, potentially impacting other critical…...
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt weighs in on gubernatorial candidates, outsider appeal and AI concerns
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (314+ words) Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt shared his thoughts on the upcoming primary election, his outsider approach to politics, and the potential for new laws addressing AI in campaign ads. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt spoke about the upcoming gubernatorial election in an…...
Voter registration deadline for Oklahoma primary elections in June is Friday
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (267+ words) People who want to vote in Oklahoma's upcoming primary election will need to make sure they're registered to vote by the end of Friday. Oklahomans will decide on numerous key races in November, but the field of candidates will need…...
Medicaid state questions pass Senate, Oklahoma voters to see reform questions soon
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (912+ words) The Oklahoma state Senate pushed forward legislation Tuesday asking Oklahoma voters to reconsider how Medicaid works in the state. House Bill 4440 set the framework of how Republicans want to change Medicaid, citing rising costs and uncertainty on federal funding. "Upon…...