“We agree that something must be done about homelessness in Tulsa and OKC. But this is not the answer,” BeHeard posted Friday.
Category: Government
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Tulsa’s Sustainability Task Force launching five-meeting series across city
The Aug. 28 meeting kicks off the process that will run through the end of September. Residents can also take an online survey.
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Mayor Nichols pushes back as governor seeks to thwart agreement with Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to toss Tulsa’s agreement giving the nation jurisdiction over misdemeanors involving tribal citizens.
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Will restricting use of Tulsa medians improve safety? City council debates proposal
City councilors agreed on safety issues, but some worry citations would target panhandlers and vulnerable people.
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Tulsa launches Office of Health and Wellbeing, names Jabraan Pasha leader
The new leader will coordinate with health care providers and community organizations.
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Tulsa to put $6 million toward homelessness as resident frustrations mount
Partners will identify 300 housing units plus individualized support services for up to one year.
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizenship Board files petition to rehear freedmen case
The nation’s Supreme Court ruled in July that freedmen should be granted citizenship. Attorneys for MCN want the case reconsidered.
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizenship Board files petition to rehear freedmen case
The nation’s Supreme Court ruled in July that freedmen should be granted citizenship. Attorneys for MCN want the case reconsidered.
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Mayor Nichols calls public meeting days after boulders installed on sidewalks
The massive boulders near the downtown bus station sparked critiques and backlash.
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‘Victory for the Nation:’ Muscogee freedmen leaders ponder next steps
Freedmen leaders say they want to show a “united front” in their conversations with MCN.
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Muscogee Nation Supreme Court rules freedmen are tribal citizens
The nation’s highest court ruled July 23 that freedmen are to be included as tribal citizens.
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SNAP and Medicaid cuts leave thousands of Oklahomans at risk, advocates say
Tulsans react to the “Big Beautiful Bill” and its cuts to social services.