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Article Archive for: Policy

Government
October 8, 2026

What the Week Revealed: Who keeps the other branches honest?

Oklahoma’s judicial ballot deserves attention — and a memory of why the state changed how it chooses judges By Tim…
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October 7, 2026

Jech presses agencies on cleanup of abandoned marijuana grows

Senate study examines whether a 2023 bond requirement is working and what happens after a grow operation closes OKLAHOMA CITY…
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MacIntyre
October 7, 2026

Before You Vote: Craig MacIntyre says regulators need to regulate

The Democratic nominee says his experience as an actuary and insurance executive would help him scrutinize rates, deductibles and claims…
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Stein
October 6, 2026

Veteran Republican Stein questions party’s property-tax plans

Oklahoma County assessor wants funding answers before voters and lawmakers decide on tax relief OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma County Assessor…
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October 5, 2026

Oklahoma Supreme Court declares property-tax initiative unconstitutional

State Question 843 sought to eliminate homestead property taxes by 2029 OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Monday…
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Sullivan
October 5, 2026

Before You Vote: Bob Sullivan puts affordability at center of insurance bid

The Republican nominee says nearly 20 years as an underwriter and independent agent prepared him to challenge rising rates and…
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Court homeowners ruling
October 5, 2026

Ruling clears way for hearing on Oklahoma homeowners insurance competition

The Oct. 2 order settles who will preside but leaves unanswered whether the market is competitive and what rate-review rules…
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supervised court visits
October 5, 2026

What happens after a court orders supervised visitation?

An Oklahoma hearing examined who watches over children during visits and what happens when safety concerns arise. OKLAHOMA CITY —…
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cryptocurrency
October 4, 2026

New Oklahoma tax report details cryptocurrency mining exemption

Biennial inventory catalogs hundreds of tax breaks, including an estimated $41 million benefit for qualifying mining facilities. OKLAHOMA CITY —…
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Munson mazzei debate
October 1, 2026

Munson, Mazzei split over data centers, taxes and schools in OETA debate

Munson proposed a moratorium on new data centers, while Mazzei outlined conditions for allowing them. Both promised to address the…
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