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Author Archives: Phillip Jackson
Phillip Jackson was formerly the government reporter at the Tulsa Flyer.
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Bottle rockets are now legal, but you still can’t use them in Tulsa. Here’s where you need a fireworks permit.
The state just legalized more fireworks, but Tulsa and Owasso are keeping their zero-tolerance bans. Here’s where you actually need a permit.
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Tulsa mayor defends public safety role shift, pushes back on council criticism
Monroe Nichols acknowledged a rift between him and council that led to several members airing criticism of how the mayor handled a public safety commissioner job.
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Tulsa mayor shifts public safety role, blindsiding council a day after budget approval
Laurel Roberts is still the city’s public safety commissioner, but the role is changing. City staff posted a job listing Thursday before removing it later that day.
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GOP leans into legislative experience in choices for Oklahoma attorney general and labor commissioner
Republican representatives Kevin West and John Pfeiffer are headed to a labor commissioner runoff while Rep. Jon Echols won the nod for attorney general.
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Education, health care and taxes: Gubernatorial candidates highlight priorities in Tulsa Press Club forum
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei, who received President Donald Trump’s endorsement for Oklahoma governor days earlier, was not in attendance.
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Oversight of $5M investment in north Tulsa could switch hands after council vote
If Mayor Monroe Nichols approves, control over funding for the Kirkpatrick Heights/Greenwood master plan will move to another agency.
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Old Tulsa housing covenants can derail home construction. The city can’t stop it.
If a neighbor does not want you to make additions to your home, an older housing covenant could lead to legal challenges.
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Tulsa mayor wants city to spend $1.22B in 2026-27. Where would the funds go?
The proposal would also increase utility payments for Tulsa households. Nichols wants to invest in streetlights, public safety and infrastructure.
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Tulsa’s tourism leaders put their support behind hotel tax hike on August ballot
Business leaders say Tulsa is leaving revenue on the table by not raising its lodging tax rate in the past 40 years. A hike could be on the ballot this summer.
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Tulsa will pause new data center construction for 9 months after council vote
The proposal was reduced from a year to nine months. Planning commissioners are still set to consider Project Anthem in east Tulsa April 1.
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Tulsa has a citywide sidewalk shortage. Residents say it’s time for that to change.
Tulsa has long tried to solve its sidewalk shortcomings. But the flurry of policy changes hasn’t led to a long-term solution.