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Proposed Resolution Would Raise Requirements For Ballot Questions

Brittany Toolis A proposed resolution would make passing a ballot question much more difficult.

Oklahoma Issues: Candidates For Governor Have Different Plans For the Same Issues

Brittany Toolis Oklahomans will take to the polls on Tuesday to decide the next governor of the state. We broke down their positions on a couple of key issues.

New Law Aiming To Puts Kids Involved In Human Trafficking On A Better Path

Anjelicia Bruton A new law, which went into effect this month, is designed to provide more protections to potential victims of human trafficking.

Swadley’s CPA Report: State Owes Company Millions After Botched Foggy Bottom Kitchen Contract

Barry Mangold An audit commissioned by Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen found the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department owes the company nearly $6 million following its contract to renovate and operate state park restaurants.

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

Brittany Toolis Advocates fought against a hospital bill that will give hospitals millions in American Rescue Plan Act funds. The bill passed out of the Senate Thursday and would give hospitals owned by the University Hospitals Authority or University Hospital Trust $108.5 million, but they would have to agree to stop providing gender-affirming care for minors.

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Barry Mangold Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt called on lawmakers to lower the state’s income tax and eliminate the grocery sales tax, and immediately met resistance from Senate leadership who say such cuts would not be the “right way” to provide financial relief.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Augusta McDonnell A $38 million proposal to expand behavior healthcare at OU Children’s Hospital with federal pandemic related dollars has been on the table for months.

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Augusta McDonnell A $38 million proposal to expand behavior healthcare at OU Children’s Hospital with federal pandemic related dollars has been on the table for months.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Haley Weger Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt held a press conference to urge legislators to eliminate the state grocery tax.

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Haley Weger Tuesday, Governor Kevin Stitt held a press conference to urge legislators to eliminate the state grocery tax.

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Feliz Romero The race for district attorney is heating up, a News 9 SoonerPoll puts both candidates within the margin of error.

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Feliz Romero The race for district attorney is heating up, a News 9 SoonerPoll puts both candidates within the margin of error.

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Oklahomans Paying For 2021 Winter Storm For Decades

Dana Hertneky You've likely noticed your natural gas and electricity bills are quite a bit higher. A significant percentage of that increase is the result of a seven-day period in February two years ago, which we will spend the next 28 years paying for. In a joint investigation with Oklahoma Watch, News On 6's Dana Hertneky looked into what happened.

Oklahomans Paying For 2021 Winter Storm For Decades

Tulsa Library Presents Virtual Road Trip Using 'The Green Book'

Ashlyn Brothers Some Tulsans were able to go on an interactive, virtual road trip across 1950's America using Victor Hugo Green's "Green Book" to experience the resilience of traveling as a Black person.

Tulsa Library Presents Virtual Road Trip Using 'The Green Book'

New City Department Gives Tulsans Opportunity For Input

Lex Rodriguez The new Department of City Experience (DCE) will focus on design and community development on a neighborhood level, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum said. The reorganization will take place July.

New City Department Gives Tulsans Opportunity For Input

Lex Rodriguez The new Department of City Experience (DCE) will focus on design and community development on a neighborhood level, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum said. The reorganization will take place July.

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Oklahomans Paying For 2021 Winter Storm For Decades

Tulsa Library Presents Virtual Road Trip Using 'The Green Book'

New City Department Gives Tulsans Opportunity For Input

Lex Rodriguez The new Department of City Experience (DCE) will focus on design and community development on a neighborhood level, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum said. The reorganization will take place July.

Man Dies After Car Crash In Osage County, OHP Says

News On 6 A Bartlesville man has died following a car crash in Osage County Thursday night, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) said.

Sapulpa Man's Fake Business Fronts Get Recognized As Real By Google Maps

News On 6 A Sapulpa man is having some fun after his fake business front got recognized by Google Maps as a real business. Now people in Sapulpa are joining in and leaving funny reviews. News On 6's McKenzie Gladney shared the rave reviews.

Tulsa County Prosecutors See Rise In Teens Involved In Violent Crimes

Reagan Ledbetter Tulsa County prosecutors said they're seeing more teenagers involved in violent crimes; like robberies, shootings, and even murder. A lot of violent crimes are being committed by kids who are associated with gangs, prosecutors said.

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Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Brittany Toolis The push to get recreational marijuana on the November ballot cleared another hurdle on Thursday.

Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Brittany Toolis The push to get recreational marijuana on the November ballot cleared another hurdle on Thursday.

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma

Augusta McDonnell Gov. Kevin Stitt’s former cabinet secretary David Ostrowe is suing the state after he claims he was maliciously prosecuted while in office.

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma

Augusta McDonnell Gov. Kevin Stitt’s former cabinet secretary David Ostrowe is suing the state after he claims he was maliciously prosecuted while in office.

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Covering the Capitol

Proposed Resolution Would Raise Requirements For Ballot Questions

Oklahoma Issues: Candidates For Governor Have Different Plans For the Same Issues

New Law Aiming To Puts Kids Involved In Human Trafficking On A Better Path

Swadley’s CPA Report: State Owes Company Millions After Botched Foggy Bottom Kitchen Contract

Hundreds Of New Laws Now In Effect Statewide

State Superintendent Candidate Jena Nelson Outlines Priorities

Oklahoma's Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off In Debate

Oklahoma's Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off In Debate

Candidates For Governor Face Off At Will Rogers Theatre

Candidates For Governor Face Off At Will Rogers Theatre

Gov. Stitt Declares Special Election For Recreational Marijuana

Gov. Stitt Declares Special Election For Recreational Marijuana

WATCH: Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs House Bill 4369

WATCH: Gov. Kevin Stitt Signs House Bill 4369

2SLGBTQ+ Leaders React To Latest Anti-Trans Bill

2SLGBTQ+ Leaders React To Latest Anti-Trans Bill

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Affirming Care At OU Children’s

Gov. Stitt Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Affirming Care At OU Children’s

Oklahoma Legislature Approves Over $1 Billion In Infrastructure Improvements

Oklahoma Legislature Approves Over $1 Billion In Infrastructure Improvements

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

OU Medical Students Protest Bill That Would End Some Gender-Affirming Health Care

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Gov. Stitt Pushes For Elimination Of Grocery Tax Despite Challenge In State Senate

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Bill To Expand Behavioral Health Care At OU Children’s, Could Also Restrict ‘Life-Saving Care’

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Gov. Stitt Pushes For State Legislature To Eliminate State Grocery Tax

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

Poll: Oklahoma County District Attorney Race A Statistical Tie

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Oklahomans Paying For 2021 Winter Storm For Decades

Oklahomans Paying For 2021 Winter Storm For Decades

Tulsa Library Presents Virtual Road Trip Using 'The Green Book'

Tulsa Library Presents Virtual Road Trip Using 'The Green Book'

New City Department Gives Tulsans Opportunity For Input

New City Department Gives Tulsans Opportunity For Input

Top Headlines

Oklahomans Paying For 2021 Winter Storm For Decades

Tulsa Library Presents Virtual Road Trip Using 'The Green Book'

New City Department Gives Tulsans Opportunity For Input

Man Dies After Car Crash In Osage County, OHP Says

Sapulpa Man's Fake Business Fronts Get Recognized As Real By Google Maps

Tulsa County Prosecutors See Rise In Teens Involved In Violent Crimes

Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Recreational Marijuana Clears Another Hurdle For November Ballot

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma

Former Member Of Gov. Stitt’s Cabinet Sues State Of Oklahoma