Stitt wants changes to the school funding formula and student transfer policy
Stitt’s proposed changes would see growing schools receive more money but could challenge districts with declining enrollment.
The Frontier has hired Kayla Branch as it seeks to bolster state Capitol coverage
“What happens in the state Capitol impacts all Oklahomans and we look forward to Kayla helping us keep an eye on what happens there, especially with the next legislative session set to begin soon,” Frontier publisher Bobby Lorton said.
Oklahoma trying to return its $2m stockpile of hydroxychloroquine
The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office has been tasked with attempting to return a $2 million stockpile of a malaria drug once touted by former President Donald Trump as a way to treat the coronavirus.
How the CARES Act forgot Oklahoma’s most vulnerable hospitals
COVID-19 relief was meant to give a lifeline to hospitals, especially the small, rural facilities that struggled to stay open before 2020. But in states like Oklahoma, problems created by confusing guidelines could cause harm long after the pandemic.
Weeks after voting to deny Biden the presidency, Rep. Bice praises parts of his initial agenda
As Oklahoma’s delegation finds itself in the minority, the state’s newest House member is pushing for a bipartisan spirit in Washington.
‘Extremely frustrated’: Federal reserve of COVID vaccine doesn’t exist, ridding Oklahoma officials’ hopes of more shots
Oklahoma officials had planned to use the unspecified number of shots released from reserve to give more people the first dose of the vaccine.
Governor’s staff discussed a plan to reopen schools based on mask mandate
The state Department of Education presented Gov. Stitt with a proposal to order the reopening of school buildings in January, but he was not on board with the plan.
As Congress eyes second round of assistance, data shows Oklahoma businesses received $7.5 billion in coronavirus aid
The newly-released PPP data also puts an exact amount on funds received by businesses connected to two of the state’s Congressmen — Kevin Hern (R-Tulsa) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Westville).