City councilors say their decision to reject a new mosque in Broken Arrow was based on land use concerns. But some agreed with anti-Islamic sentiment in their inboxes. A federal investigation is underway.
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Posted inNorth Tulsa
Could north Tulsa offer clues to increasing voter turnout across Oklahoma? These organizers say yes.
Voter turnout in north Tulsa has been historically low. Outreach workers say it doesn’t have to stay that way — but candidates and parties need to overcome key obstacles ahead of a crucial fall election.
Posted inGovernment
Notarizing democracy: Why Oklahoma makes absentee voters take an extra step
Every registered Oklahoma voter is eligible to vote absentee. But the state remains one of a handful to require notarization, making the method more complicated than in much of the country.
Posted inGovernment
North Tulsans worry lack of early voting site will keep people from getting to the polls
Hundreds have signed a petition requesting another in-person early voting site to serve north Tulsa following the county election board’s move and a precinct change.
Posted inGovernment
From ballots to ballets: What happens to leftover campaign cash when politicians lose or leave?
In Oklahoma, failed political hopefuls and outgoing incumbents are sitting on more than $1 million in unused donor dollars. The Tulsa Flyer is digging into the afterlife of unspent campaign cash to see exactly where that money goes and what the law allows.
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The Frontier answers your questions about political advertising
“Are they allowed to lie?” We asked readers what they wanted to know about campaign ads.
Posted inLa Semana
Should Oklahoma voter identity requirements be in the state constitution? Voters will decide in August.
State law already requires Oklahoma voters to show proof of identity at the polls. If approved Aug. 25, State Question 846 would make that a constitutional mandate.
Posted inGovernment
Letter from the editor: How we’re preparing Tulsans for pivotal elections
Oklahomans have decisions to make at the polls in August and November. Our latest Snapshot collaboration brings you resources to make informed choices.
Posted inGovernment
What to know about Oklahoma State Question 844 and its impact on public schools
Oklahoma regularly overspends on an economic incentive program. This ballot initiative would reduce costs for the state — and could take funding from some school districts.
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DOJ launches federal investigation into Broken Arrow over mosque denial, zoning laws
Federal investigators are reviewing whether Broken Arrow violated a law prohibiting religious discrimination in zoning when councilors denied the Islamic Society of Tulsa’s mosque application in January.
Posted inGovernment
What type of leader does north Tulsa need? Here’s what District 1 candidates said.
Four candidates hoping to be the next District 1 City Councilor for north Tulsa shared how they would serve in the role at a Thursday night forum. Incumbent Vanessa Hall-Harper declined to participate.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa City Council District 2 race: Incumbent Anthony Archie faces rematch against challenger Aaron Bisogno
First-term incumbent Anthony Archie defeated opponent Aaron Bisogno two years ago by more than 1,000 votes.