Oklahoma Highway Patrol says its controversial encampment sweeps, ordered by Gov. Kevin Stitt, will wrap by Tuesday.
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Tulsa officials to host town hall on transparency issues with Greenwood Legacy Corp.
Years of delays and questions over the revitalization of 56 acres in Greenwood have culminated in a town hall Monday.
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Tulsa foundation pauses new grant applications in response to Trump anti-DEI policies
The Tulsa-based Zarrow Family Foundation has paused accepting new grant applications in response to federal restrictions targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Tulsa mayor says governor’s homelessness plan is interfering with city’s progress
Mayor Monroe Nichols said service providers are still working to get 300 people into housing in the next year.
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Jail or shelter: Tulsa homeless advocates push back on governor’s attempt to clear encampments
“We agree that something must be done about homelessness in Tulsa and OKC. But this is not the answer,” BeHeard posted Friday.
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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.