The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) announced Wednesday a groundbreaking partnership with PragerU to develop an assessment for teachers relocating from states with progressive education policies, such as California and New York, seeking certification to teach in Oklahoma schools. Effective immediately, this initiative will ensure that educators align with Oklahoma’s commitment to fostering an America First education rooted in truth, patriotism, and core values.
Citizens rallied with strong opposition Monday to a proposed data center on 506 acres of undeveloped land in Tulsa County just north of the Cherokee Industrial Park and directly west of significant well established residential neighborhoods. The power-elite were also in attendance at the Tulsa County Board of Commissioners meeting.
County Commissioners tabled the vote on the zoning change from agricultural to light industrial until a special meeting Wednesday, July 16 in apparent response to public outcry.
Descendants of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Association (DF5CTA) sent United States Secretary of Interior Burgum a letter seeking Choctaw freedmen treaty rights protection.
“The letter was sent to stress U.S. government requirements to enforce 1866 treaty rights of Choctaw freedmen and that retaining Federal oversight of Choctaw nation tribal constitutional amendments is critical,” said Marilyn Vann, president of the DF5CTA.
The Oklahoma Treasurer’s office reports tax revenues rebounded in June after a seasonal May dip, with the latest monthly collections totaling $1.48 billion, a 15.1% increase over May and a 3.3% gain compared to June 2024. The growth closes out Fiscal Year 2025 on a strong note, signaling a resilient economic base as Oklahoma enters the new fiscal year.
In a media release today, Charles McCall proclaims, “Gentner Drummond may be running for governor as a Republican, but his record tells a radically different story.
“Newly uncovered campaign finance reports show that Drummond has repeatedly funded radical left-wing politicians, including State Rep. John Waldron, the newly elected Chairman of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. Waldron, a far-left progressive from Tulsa, has openly attacked Trump supporters and champions liberal policies that would upend Oklahoma values.
