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Gov. Stitt takes aim at Texas after Gov. Abbott announces three-year degree plan, says “Oklahoma always a step above Texas” as OU pioneers 90-hour bachelor’s degree 

Oklahoma – Gov. Kevin Stitt took aim at Texas while highlighting Oklahoma’s push toward faster college degrees, saying Oklahoma is “always a step above Texas” as the University of Oklahoma moves forward with 90-hour bachelor’s degree programs. “Oklahoma – always a step above Texas!” Stitt…

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Oklahoma trooper pulls driver over for following too closely, discovers active pipe bomb, explosive materials, rifle, ammunition and armed driver during search 

Oklahoma – A routine traffic stop in Oklahoma led to the discovery of an active pipe bomb, explosive materials and firearms, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The trooper initially stopped a passenger vehicle for following another vehicle too closely. After speaking with the driver,…

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Oklahoma AG Drummond demands Gov. Stitt fire Secretary of State, says footage makes it “clear” he was “thoroughly inebriated” and “very likely lied” to police 

Oklahoma – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on Gov. Kevin Stitt to fire Secretary of State Ben Lepak after reviewing body-camera footage from Lepak’s recent public intoxication arrest. “After reviewing footage from law enforcement body cameras, it is clear that Secretary of State…

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“Oklahoma will not turn a blind eye to organizations that may support terrorism,” Gov. Stitt issues executive order targeting Muslim groups over potential threats 

Oklahoma – Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has ordered state public-safety officials to assess whether the Muslim Brotherhood, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), or individuals and entities acting on their behalf present a terrorism or public-safety threat in Oklahoma. Stitt issued the executive order directing…

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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt responds after President Trump unveils major changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, says move will help parents make “the best decisions” for their children 

Oklahoma – “Thank you, President Trump, for bringing greater clarity and transparency to vaccine recommendations,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said Aug. 10 after President Donald Trump announced a major overhaul of the federal recommendations for childhood vaccinations. Earlier that day, Trump signed an executive order…

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Oklahoma Gov. Stitt makes major leadership move, announces expanded role as state prepares for major changes coming to schools and new reading requirements 

Oklahoma – Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lindel Fields will also serve as Oklahoma secretary of Education while continuing in his current role. Stitt said Fields has demonstrated strong leadership since taking on his position as state superintendent and expressed…

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Sen. Lankford responds after Senate passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill, says “this bill gives President Trump real leverage” to change Putin’s calculations 

Oklahoma – “For years, Vladimir Putin has counted on countries like China and India to keep buying cheap Russian oil which directly funds his murder of Ukrainians,” Sen. James Lankford said after the Senate approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia and Iran. Lankford, an…

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Oklahoma Sen. Lankford says he voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt, arguing that “Congress has a responsibility to conduct oversight and get answers for the American people” 

Oklahoma – “Congress has a responsibility to conduct oversight and get answers for the American people about how COVID-19 started and how our government responded,” Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said after voting to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress following a contentious Senate…