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Early voting begins Thursday for April 1 election in Oklahoma

Early voting begins Thursday for April 1 election in Oklahoma

Alyssa Miller Early voting begins Thursday in Oklahoma for the April 1 election, with voters deciding on state and local races, school bond proposals, and a sales tax increase in Claremore.

Monroe Nichols Highlights His 4 Campaign Priorities For Tulsa Mayoral Race

Monroe Nichols Highlights His 4 Campaign Priorities For Tulsa Mayoral Race

News On 6 Monroe Nichols discusses his priorities for the Tulsa mayoral race, focusing on improving student outcomes, ending homelessness by 2030, and building partnerships with tribal governments.

Reviving The Rodeo: State Lawmakers Look To Bring Back Prison Rodeo

Reviving The Rodeo: State Lawmakers Look To Bring Back Prison Rodeo

Cal Day An effort is underway at the State Capitol to bring back a decades-long tradition at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. For nearly 70 years, people from all over the world came to watch prisoners take part in barrel racing, calf roping, and other rodeo activities. The event came to an end 15 years ago, but now some state lawmakers want to revive the rodeo.

South Carolina Lawmakers Pass 6-Week Abortion Ban

South Carolina Lawmakers Pass 6-Week Abortion Ban

CBS News The South Carolina Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would ban most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy — before most people know they are pregnant — and sent it to the governor who has promised to sign it.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Say No Dice On Sports Betting Legalization This Year

Oklahoma Lawmakers Say No Dice On Sports Betting Legalization This Year

Cal Day Sports betting in Oklahoma is once again on hold until at least next year after a bill to legalize it has stalled in the state legislature. Lawmakers said the next steps are up to the Governor and tribal leaders.

Bill Calling For Pay Raises For Poll Workers Moves Through State Legislature

Bill Calling For Pay Raises For Poll Workers Moves Through State Legislature

Cal Day A bill moving through the state legislature would give poll workers double the amount in pay on election days. Lawmakers and local election officials hope this would get more people interested in working at the polls when it’s time to vote.

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Ports of Catoosa, Inola To Receive Funding For Infrastructure, Broadband Expansion

Ports of Catoosa, Inola To Receive Funding For Infrastructure, Broadband Expansion

Cal Day An Oklahoma lawmaker says federal dollars from pandemic relief will be heading to the Ports of Catoosa and Inola to build infrastructure and expand broadband. State Rep. Logan Phillips sits on the joint committee to allocate funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Ports of Catoosa, Inola To Receive Funding For Infrastructure, Broadband Expansion

Ports of Catoosa, Inola To Receive Funding For Infrastructure, Broadband Expansion

Cal Day An Oklahoma lawmaker says federal dollars from pandemic relief will be heading to the Ports of Catoosa and Inola to build infrastructure and expand broadband. State Rep. Logan Phillips sits on the joint committee to allocate funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Judge Blocks Rule Barring States From Using Relief Money To Offset Tax Cuts

Judge Blocks Rule Barring States From Using Relief Money To Offset Tax Cuts

Shannon Rousseau Oklahoma won a lawsuit it joined that challenged a rule in the American Rescue Plan. A judge in Alabama ruled the federal government over-stepped its authority when it prohibited states from using COVID-19 relief to off-set tax cuts.

Judge Blocks Rule Barring States From Using Relief Money To Offset Tax Cuts

Judge Blocks Rule Barring States From Using Relief Money To Offset Tax Cuts

Shannon Rousseau Oklahoma won a lawsuit it joined that challenged a rule in the American Rescue Plan. A judge in Alabama ruled the federal government over-stepped its authority when it prohibited states from using COVID-19 relief to off-set tax cuts.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Debating 5-Day School Week Bill

Oklahoma Lawmakers Debating 5-Day School Week Bill

News On 6 The State House is debating a bill that would require most school districts have five day school weeks.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Debating 5-Day School Week Bill

Oklahoma Lawmakers Debating 5-Day School Week Bill

News On 6 The State House is debating a bill that would require most school districts have five day school weeks.

Oklahoma House Committee Passes Teacher Pay Raise Bill

Oklahoma House Committee Passes Teacher Pay Raise Bill

News On 6 The State House is considering a new bill to increase teacher pay. A House committee unanimously passed House Bill 1780 Wednesday.

Oklahoma House Committee Passes Teacher Pay Raise Bill

Oklahoma House Committee Passes Teacher Pay Raise Bill

News On 6 The State House is considering a new bill to increase teacher pay. A House committee unanimously passed House Bill 1780 Wednesday.

House Candidates Speak At First Of Three Forums On Education

House Candidates Speak At First Of Three Forums On Education

Some Tulsa teachers got a chance to talk with State House candidates about their plans for funding education.

House Candidates Speak At First Of Three Forums On Education

House Candidates Speak At First Of Three Forums On Education

Some Tulsa teachers got a chance to talk with State House candidates about their plans for funding education.

Timeline Of Oklahoma Teacher Walkout 2018

Timeline Of Oklahoma Teacher Walkout 2018

Oklahoma teachers held a walkout for education funding for the first time since 1990. Here's a timeline of some of the key events that took place before and during the event.

Timeline Of Oklahoma Teacher Walkout 2018

Timeline Of Oklahoma Teacher Walkout 2018

Oklahoma teachers held a walkout for education funding for the first time since 1990. Here's a timeline of some of the key events that took place before and during the event.

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Oklahoma Lawmakers Approve Temporary Lift Of 'Art In Public Places Act'

Oklahoma Lawmakers Approve Temporary Lift Of 'Art In Public Places Act'

News On 6 State lawmakers say the state can't justify spending money on art, when school and other agencies are taking big cuts.

Oklahoma Lawmakers To Consider Suspending 'Art In Public Places' Act

Oklahoma Lawmakers Approve Temporary Lift Of 'Art In Public Places Act'

Oklahoma Lawmakers Approve Temporary Lift Of 'Art In Public Places Act'

News On 6 State lawmakers say the state can't justify spending money on art, when school and other agencies are taking big cuts.

Oklahoma Lawmakers To Consider Suspending 'Art In Public Places' Act

Letting Pregnant Moms Park In Handicap Parking

Letting Pregnant Moms Park In Handicap Parking

News On 6 The state lawmaker who wrote the bill says he does not see pregnancy as a disability, but recognizes there are physical challenges for women approaching their due date.

Letting Pregnant Moms Park In Handicap Parking

Letting Pregnant Moms Park In Handicap Parking

News On 6 The state lawmaker who wrote the bill says he does not see pregnancy as a disability, but recognizes there are physical challenges for women approaching their due date.

State House Votes To Lower Threshold For Drunken Boating

State House Votes To Lower Threshold For Drunken Boating

News On 6 The Oklahoma House has voted to lower the legal blood alcohol content for boaters in Oklahoma.

State House Votes To Lower Threshold For Drunken Boating

State House Votes To Lower Threshold For Drunken Boating

News On 6 The Oklahoma House has voted to lower the legal blood alcohol content for boaters in Oklahoma.

State House Approves Changes To College Scholarship Program

State House Approves Changes To College Scholarship Program

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Home-schooled children will be able to participate in a popular state-funded college scholarship program under legislation approved by the Oklahoma House Monday. State House members

State House Approves Changes To College Scholarship Program

State House Approves Changes To College Scholarship Program

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Home-schooled children will be able to participate in a popular state-funded college scholarship program under legislation approved by the Oklahoma House Monday. State House members

State House Recognizes Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame

State House Recognizes Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Oklahoma House approves a bill extending for six years official state recognition of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in Muskogee.

Earlier, a bill to do the same thing

State House Recognizes Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame

State House Recognizes Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Oklahoma House approves a bill extending for six years official state recognition of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in Muskogee.

Earlier, a bill to do the same thing

State House approves estate, income tax bills

State House approves estate, income tax bills

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Oklahoma House voted Thursday to cut income taxes by $130-million a year and to eliminate Oklahoma's tax on inheritances.

State House members also approved a proposed

State House approves estate, income tax bills

State House approves estate, income tax bills

News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Oklahoma House voted Thursday to cut income taxes by $130-million a year and to eliminate Oklahoma's tax on inheritances.

State House members also approved a proposed

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Police respond to a potential standoff in North Tulsa

Police respond to a potential standoff in North Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Tulsa police have responded to a potential standoff near Admiral and Yale.

Police respond to a potential standoff in North Tulsa

Police respond to a potential standoff in North Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Tulsa police have responded to a potential standoff near Admiral and Yale.

Play the Percentages

Play the Percentages

News 9 The Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz play the percentages. See who takes the win this week.

Play the Percentages

Play the Percentages

News 9 The Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz play the percentages. See who takes the win this week.

Thunder Report: Looking ahead

Thunder Report: Looking ahead

News 9 The Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz crew talk NBA Playoffs and what the OKC Thunder can expect in the Semifinals of the Western Conference.

Thunder Report: Looking ahead

Thunder Report: Looking ahead

News 9 The Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz crew talk NBA Playoffs and what the OKC Thunder can expect in the Semifinals of the Western Conference.

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Police respond to a potential standoff in North Tulsa

Police respond to a potential standoff in North Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Tulsa police have responded to a potential standoff near Admiral and Yale.

Play the Percentages

Play the Percentages

News 9 The Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz play the percentages. See who takes the win this week.

Thunder Report: Looking ahead

Thunder Report: Looking ahead

News 9 The Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz crew talk NBA Playoffs and what the OKC Thunder can expect in the Semifinals of the Western Conference.

NFL Breakdown: Oklahomans in the NFL Draft head to the pros

NFL Breakdown: Oklahomans in the NFL Draft head to the pros

News 9 The Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz crew talk NFL Draft and the potential prospects who are headed to the big leagues.

OU, OSU, TU spring football overview

OU, OSU, TU spring football overview

News 9 OU, OSU, and TU continue their spring football journey.

Oklahoma Memorial Marathon Blitz Recap

Oklahoma Memorial Marathon Blitz Recap

News 9 The Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz covers the OKC Memorial Marathon Run to Remember

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