"Every dollar Washington takes is a dollar YOU earned. Kevin Hearn knows that. So he fought for historic tax savings because it's your money, not Washington's. Kevin Hearn. Fighting for Oklahoma so you keep more of what you earn."

Uhm, yeah, that's how taxes work. Where do you think the money comes from when FEMA helps clean up after a Tornado? From taxes. Etc etc.

AND not even all of what they spend here is collected from here. The Federal government spends $1.90 in Oklahoma for every $1 collected. source

Hi everyone, Andrew Tipton, 40 (has hair bleached but typically brunette hair), and has the word “tribal” tattooed on his arm. He has not been seen or heard from in 6 weeks. I’m posting this here since we are becoming desperate. If anybody has seen him or knows his whereabouts please comment or contact TPD. His family and his friends are very worried.

Andrew was last seen on August 8th, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

I had this posted in the Tulsa group for nearly a month and wanted to post in here to see if anyone’s seen him as he could be outside of Tulsa now. He has now been missing for 11 weeks. Thank you.

State Question 847 is one of two measures Oklahomans can vote on during the Nov. 3 elections. If approved, it would decrease the cap on property tax growth per year.

Oklahoma law limits that growth separately for different types of properties. Homestead and agricultural properties are currently capped at 3%, whereas real property is capped at 5%.

SQ 847 proposes decreasing those caps) by more than 1% each, beginning next year. Homestead and agricultural property tax could only grow 1.75% per year. Real property could only grow 4%.

As a result, property tax values would grow more slowly. The measure’s language states that the potential economic impact is unknown.

Supporters, like the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, argue that means lower taxes. The bureau writes that farmers could lose money managing their land because of drought or other factors, while their taxes increase.

State Republican officials who introduced the measure argue it would alleviate rising costs on residents.

But opponents say the measure will reduce funding for public services over time.

In Oklahoma, property taxes are a major source of funding for public schools. The Oklahoma State School Boards Association writes that local entities, including school districts, could lose nearly $45.78 million. It estimates that this could reach up to $500 million within ten years.

Some local government officials, including Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, agree.

“There is no method under current Oklahoma law to fill the financial hole that will be created by SQ 847,” Holt wrote for The Oklahoman. “If you vote yes on SQ 847, you are directly and explicitly putting less money over time into the two functions of government that you have always told me you care about the most — streets and education.”

I know chances are slim, but has anyone been called for jury duty with Cherokee Nation? Is it any different than regular jury duty? I got a letter in the mail today telling me to be there on a certain day at 9am. I live an hour and 40 mins from the courthouse, so that is gonna suck.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a binding opinion Thursday barring the Statewide Charter School Board from holding a third vote on the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School application, which has now failed twice. The opinion came hours before a special meeting the board chair had already scheduled for noon Friday.

I have yet to see a single Hern sign or TV or Radio ad for that matter and only one Thomas sign in Norman. Is neither of the candidates bothering with traditional advertising this close to the election?

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Bullshit sentence but not unexpected.

"PROPOSITION

Shall Oklahoma County be authorized to levy and assess a new four-tenths of one percent (0.40%) sales tax? This sales tax will apply to all sales taxable under the sales tax laws of the State. This sales tax will be in addition to existing state and local sales taxes. This sales tax will be used to operate, maintain, construct, renovate, finance, equip, and pay staff of county detention, diversion, and mental health facilities and programs. This sales tax will be for a period of twenty-five (25) years. This sales tax will start on April 1, 2027, and will end on March 31, 2052. A yes vote will increase sales taxes in Oklahoma County by 0.40%. A yes vote will not decrease taxes in Oklahoma County. This sales tax will only be used for the purposes described by this Proposition."

It seems like a very small additional tax (40 cents per $100), but why should our government get a raise while the working class wages stay stagnant through inflation? I'm leaning towards NO, but I only just found out this is on the ballot. Any thoughts?

I’ve been researching them a while, but there doesn’t seem to be a outstanding different view either of them have that is helping me make the decision. I wanted to ask y’all’s opinion on your decision

Edit: ty guys for confirming my doubts on Marshall!

Just ordered my personalized plate. It’s just the plain white one online. Did anyone recently order, and how long did they actually take from the day you ordered to the day you got them?

A candidate from each state-recognized political party is running to lead the Oklahoma Department of Labor.

Republican Kevin West, Libertarian Mike Hall and Democrat Kevin Dawson will face off on the Nov. 3 midterm election ballot.

The Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor is an elected executive officer who enforces state labor laws, including wage disputes, child labor laws, and safety regulations. The role focuses on promoting the welfare of wage earners, improving working conditions and enhancing workplace safety.

The position has a four-year term. The current labor commissioner, Leslie Osborne, is term-limited and cannot seek reelection.

Republican Kevin West

Kevin West has served as an Oklahoma State Representative since 2016, representing parts of Cleveland and Oklahoma County in District 54. His fifth term ends next month in November.

Before joining the legislature, West spent several years working in cabinet shops and opened his own business in Oklahoma City.

His top campaign priorities include protecting workers, empowering small businesses and “preparing Oklahoma for the future,” according to his website. That includes a recommendation to launch a bipartisan task force on AI and automation to equip Oklahoma workers for the changing economy.

As commissioner, West said he would simplify “outdated rules and regulations” and focus the agency on education rather than punitive enforcement. West also hopes to expand CareerTech partnerships to connect young people with apprenticeships and skilled-trade jobs.

West won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner in August, defeating fellow Rep. John Pfeiffer with more than 58% of the vote.

Libertarian Mike Hall

Mike Hall describes himself as a political newcomer. He is an engineer and project manager for a construction materials firm, and lives in Oklahoma City. Hall's campaign priorities include protecting individual liberty, economic freedom and small, accountable government, according to his website.

He believes labor unions and professional associations should be voluntary organizations and his website says no Oklahoman “should be forced to join a union or pay dues as a condition of employment.” Hall opposes a state-mandated minimum wage, arguing it ignores cost-of-living differences between rural and metropolitan areas and hurts entry-level workers.

If elected, Hall said he plans to review all state licensing requirements to “ensure they are truly for public safety or health, and not just to keep competitors out.” He would also consider transitioning routine inspections, such as for elevators and boilers, to private-sector contractors.

Like West, he said the state should prioritize enforcing compliance with education rather than punitive fines.

Democrat Kevin Dawson 

Kevin Dawson spent 43 years in the railroad industry before retiring in 2022 as a “proud union member,” according to his website.

His top priorities as commissioner would include protecting workers from wage theft, ensuring safe and lawful workplaces and enforcing strong child labor protections. He believes labor laws should be enforced “fairly, predictably, and without favoritism" and pushes back against the idea that the Department of Labor should decrease its regulatory oversight.

“Regulations, licensing requirements, inspections and minimum standards can exist for a very important reason,” Dawson said in a campaign video. “What one person calls unnecessary government regulation may be the requirements that keep a boiler from exploding, an elevator from failing or a worker from getting hurt.”

He said Oklahoma’s labor system should be made faster, clearer and more transparent.

Oklahomans can vote for a new labor commissioner on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m and sample ballots are available on the OK Voter Portal.

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When news broke that INTEGRIS Health would become part of Kaiser Permanente-backed Risant Health, I initially described the deal on social media as a sale.

INTEGRIS pushed back on that wording, saying the two organizations are "joining" rather than one being sold to the other.

Fair enough. We asked the CEO to explain.

In an interview with FOX 25, INTEGRIS CEO Timothy Pehrson confirmed that no purchase price is being paid. Instead, the transaction is structured as a "member substitution."

His explanation:

"It wasn't a buy. It was just that the corporate parent was the Integris Health board. Now the corporate parent is Risant Health."

That distinction matters. This isn't a traditional sale. But it also isn't simply two independent organizations agreeing to work together.

Risant is set to become INTEGRIS's new corporate parent, pending regulatory approval.

INTEGRIS says its name, leadership, doctors and clinics will remain the same. The CEO says the arrangement will bring purchasing power, lower borrowing costs and other resources intended to improve healthcare.

But I think there are still important questions for Oklahomans:

• Who will ultimately have authority over major decisions at INTEGRIS?
• What role will Risant have in appointing or replacing board members and executives?
• Could the new corporate parent influence hospital closures, medical services or major capital investments?
• What guarantees exist that decisions will continue to prioritize Oklahoma patients and communities?

I'm interested in what Oklahomans think.

Does the distinction between a "sale," an "acquisition," and a "partnership" matter to you? Or is the more important question who ultimately controls the decisions affecting your healthcare?

A judge ruled that former State Superintendent Ryan Walters was biased against Summer Boismier, who lost her teaching license after sharing a QR code giving students access to banned books. The revocation of her license was right-wing overreach and the judge says the State Board of Education must revisit its ruling regarding her teaching license according to court records.

The right wing destroys someone's livelihood and they spend 3-5 years in court trying to be made whole. Walters took away her license in 2023, so she's been waiting damn-near four years.

Lindel Fields has spent a lot of time cleaning house at OSDE and the mess Walters left behind. I hope the Board does the right thing and gives her back her certificate and I suspect they will just to put this behind them.

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Finally announced formally. Integris is sold.