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Millions in contraband seized in state lockups

Tulsa World 18 Jan 2026
A recent accounting by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections revealed that nearly $18.7 million worth of tobacco, drugs and other contraband was seized last year ... .
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AI's influence expanding in state prisons

Tulsa World 18 Jan 2026
Computer technology has improved the process of determining where inmates serve their time and who their cellmates will be, prison officials say ... .
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Hilbert bill stresses early intervention for struggling readers

Tulsa World 17 Jan 2026
House Speaker Kyle Hilbert said he filed House Bill 4420 to strengthen Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act and ensure children are able to read at or above grade level by the end of third grade ... .
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Stitt, Senate leaders weigh in on property tax proposals

Tulsa World 17 Jan 2026
A phase-out of property taxes would be expected to have a $1.2 billion impact by the third year on revenues that currently support schools and local government services ... .
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Gov. Kevin Stitt celebrates 'transformative' TSET grants

Tulsa World 15 Jan 2026
The state’s Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust hands out nearly $150 million in TSET grants intended to boost the health of Oklahomans ... .
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Senate education leaders highlight goals for upcoming session

Tulsa World 15 Jan 2026
Legislation aims to substantially improve literacy and math proficiency, raise teacher pay, make a “bell-to-bell” ban on cellphones in schools permanent, and improve the health and mental health of students. #oklaed ... .
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Oklahoma Capitol defaced by graffiti

Tulsa World 14 Jan 2026
A spokesman for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol described the vandalism as “violent, vulgar” and threatening ... .
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Judge dismisses ClassWallet lawsuit over mismanagement of COVID funds

Tulsa World 14 Jan 2026
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the case the case after finding that the state’s allegations were not sufficient to warrant a breach of contract claim against ClassWallet ... .
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Oklahoma Highway Patrol seeks budget increase to fund 150 more troopers

Tulsa World 13 Jan 2026
Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton went before House lawmakers seeking a 22.75% increase for FY 2027 because of rising responsibilities, including coverage of interstate highways in the Tulsa metro ... .
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Lawmaker says firearms should be allowed on campuses

Tulsa World 10 Jan 2026
Rep. Jim Olsen may ask lawmakers to reconsider his legislation that would allow people to carry concealed firearms on campuses of public colleges and CareerTech centers ... .
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What motorists need to know about medical marijuana 'open container' law change

Tulsa World 10 Jan 2026
As law enforcement agencies have posted about the law change on social media in recent weeks, commenters have pointed out some confusion and concerns ... .
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Bill aims to insulate ratepayers from big data center costs

Tulsa World 09 Jan 2026
Rep. Brad Boles, a Republican from Marlow who is running for Corporation Commission, says his goal is to prevent homeowners and other ordinary Oklahomans from facing big utility rate increases ... .
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Lawmaker tries again to modify eviction process

Tulsa World 08 Jan 2026
Similar legislation last year, which would have extended the eviction process by adding days, ended up being vetoed by Gov. Kevin Stitt ... .
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Bridge work now in progress on U.S. 75: 'It will be disruptive,' ODOT director says

Tulsa World 06 Jan 2026
The year of construction near the Creek Turnpike will "affect Jenks, Glenpool, Okmulgee commuters (and others) in and out of Tulsa," said Tim Gatz ... .
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EPA, ODEQ raise radon awareness, promote free test kits

Tulsa World 06 Jan 2026
Testing can be as easy as opening a package, placing a radon detector in a designated area, and after a few days sending it to a lab for analysis ... .

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