Federal Grand Jury Indictments

United States Attorney Clint Johnson Wednesday announced the following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged violations of federal law, which must be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome a defendant’s presumption of innocence.

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Real Education Election Reform

Critics often note voter turnout in Oklahoma elections is lower than in most states, yet those critics seldom demand the reform that would do the most to boost election participation: moving more elections to the November ballot.

Oklahomans know when gubernatorial and presidential elections are scheduled, but many do not know when school-board elections occur. That’s by design. Holding school-board elections on obscure winter or spring dates guarantees low turnout and allows a very small group—typically, those directly employed by a school district—to have outsized sway.

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End OSSAA’s Control Over School Sports

Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, has introduced legislation to put an end to the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s unchecked authority over students’ ability to participate in school sports.

Senate Bill 1890 proposes creating a new entity, the Oklahoma Athletics and Activities Commission, to supervise, regulate and coordinate school sports and other secondary school activities. The bill also repeals an existing law that forces many students transferring districts to sit out for a year before continuing to participate in school sports or other regulated activities.

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Global Gas Prices Report: OK Lowest

Zutobi has released its 2026 Global Gas Prices Report, analyzing fuel costs across all U.S. states.

Oklahoma stands out with the lowest average gas price in the country. At $2.31 per gallon, Oklahoma prices reflect a 14.77% decrease compared to 2025, when prices averaged $2.72 per gallon. This combination of low prices and a significant year-over-year drop puts Oklahoma at the top nationally for fuel affordability.

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