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koco.com > article > oklahoma-weighs-regulation-prediction-markets-sports-betting > 73609118

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…...

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koco.com > article > oklahoma-medical-marijuana-grow-crackdown-boom-bust > 73594068

Oklahoma's medical marijuana boom went bust. Now, only a fraction of its growers remain

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1174+ words) Oklahoma’s marijuana industry faces a survival test after an 85% plunge in its licensed grows. Now, the "Wild West of weed" is vanishing as the state's crackdown transforms the industry. With dispensaries lining the streets and buildings turned to grow houses,…...

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koco.com > article > oklahoma-chronicle-primary-runoff-election-results > 73555384

Oklahoma Chronicle: Reacting to the results of the primary runoff elections

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (133+ words) Oklahoma’s primary runoff election was a nail-biter, with Mike Mazzei edging out Gentner Drummond for the Republican nomination for governor. The former state senator from Tulsa now moves on to face Cyndi Munson in the General Election. Voters also decided…...

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koco.com > article > oklahoma-gop-endorses-candidates-in-primary-runoff-drawing-criticism > 73513816

Oklahoma GOP facing criticism after endorsing candidates in primary runoff

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (377+ words) The Oklahoma Republican Party has endorsed three candidates in primary runoff races for the first time, prompting debate over its involvement in primary elections. The Oklahoma Republican Party has endorsed candidates in three primary runoff races for the first time,…...

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koco.com > article > oklahoma-primary-runoff-election-2026-one-month > 73271562

Election season upon us as primary runoffs are less than a month away in Oklahoma

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (410+ words) Oklahoma is less than a month away from the runoff election and about 100 days from the November General Election. Many big questions will be asked of Oklahomans in the coming months. The runoff election is Aug. 25, and state leaders and…...

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koco.com > article > oklahoma-building-code-changes-housing-shortage > 71540040

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…...

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koco.com > article > oklahoma-foster-children-youth-age-21-support-new-program > 71475029

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…...

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koco.com > article > gov-kevin-stitt-medicaid-reform-oklahoma > 71401560

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…...

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koco.com > article > oklahoma-gov-kevin-stitt-gubernatorial-candidates-outsider-appeal-ai-concerns > 71397084

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…...

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koco.com > article > oklahoma-voter-registration-primary-election-deadline > 71385116

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…...