Oklahoma’s voter turnout is among the lowest in the country. The people trying to change that say apathy, policy obstacles and distrust are part of the problem.
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One of these Republicans will be Tulsa County DA come November. Meet the candidates.
Colleen McCarty and Steve Kunzweiler outlined visions for prosecution, rehabilitation and accountability ahead of the June 16 primary.
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Got questions about Oklahoma’s proposed minimum wage increase? We have answers.
Voters will decide whether to gradually raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour in June. How will it affect you?
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Broken Arrow voters approve 7 of 8 bond proposals, rejecting sales tax increase for sports facilities
Broken Arrow can move forward with most of its bond proposals after the April 7 election. But its sales tax increase to improve sports facilities failed.
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Tulsans go all-in on $609M school bond but say no to re-electing board member. Here are the results.
Amens, hell yeahs and cheers rippled through a crowd of TPS staff and supporters at the watch party as the votes rolled in. Voters passed each proposition with at least 80% support.
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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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Want to switch parties for the Oklahoma primary elections? Better do it fast.
While the primaries aren’t until June 16, Oklahomans interested in switching their political party must do so by the end of the month. Here’s how.
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Tulsa Public Schools superintendent: $609M bond package will make students ‘proud’ of classrooms
Ebony Johnson thinks the bond package on the April 7 ballot could help combat issues like student absenteeism. Here’s why.
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Republican Colleen McCarty announces run for Tulsa County district attorney
McCarty says she would center domestic violence victims as district attorney. The primary is set for June 16.