Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants to Renew Teacher Stipend
Feb 03, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The chairman of the Senate Education Committee says he wants to restore a $5,000 stipend to Oklahoma teachers who complete the National Board Certification process.
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More Than 6,000 Sign Pledge to Support AA Workers
Feb 03, 2012
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - More than 6,000 people have visited a website aimed at drawing attention to the thousands of Tulsa-based American Airlines workers whose jobs and pensions may be in jeopardy in the face of serious job cuts from the struggling air carrier.
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Fallin Asks Tribes to Drop Water Rights Suit
Feb 03, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Gov. Mary Fallin wants two tribal leaders to dismiss their lawsuit against the state over tribal water rights in southeastern Oklahoma.
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Okla. Lawmaker Wants Another Look at Bond Issue
Feb 03, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma state lawmaker from Enid is praising a decision by the Council of Bond Oversight to take another look at a $25 million bond issue authorized in 2009 for improvements to a Tulsa County dam.
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Weekly Arts and Entertainment Highlights
Feb 02, 2012
This week the world’s second largest island is on display, an opera star returns home, a classic novel takes the stage, and a 1950s Museum of Modern Art collection inspires a local photography exhibit...
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Oklahoma Voices: Governor's Economic Roundtable
Jan 30, 2012
On this episode we hear more audio from the 2011 State Chamber of Oklahoma’s annual public affairs forum Dec. 7. Gov. Mary Fallin provides introductory remarks before her economic roundtable panelists present their views. Margaret Spellings, president of the U-S Forum for Policy Innovation and former U-S Education Secretary, introduces the panel.
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Oklahoma Voices: State Chamber Legislative Panel
Jan 23, 2012
On this episode of Oklahoma Voices, KGOU airs audio from the State Chamber of Oklahoma’s annual panel with legislative leaders. The recording is from Dec. 7. State Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman, House Minority Leader Scott Inman, House Speaker Kris Steele and Senate Minority Leader Sean Burrage presented their expectations of the upcoming legislative session, along with reviews of the past session.
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World Views: Leila Ahmed on the Veil's Resurgence
Jan 16, 2012
Harvard Divinity School professor Leila Ahmed grew up in Cairo among a generation of women that dismissed traditional veils and headscarves as an unnecessary to modern life and Islamic piety. She joins World Views for a conversation about her latest book, A Quiet Revolution, that explores the hijab’s resurgence in both the Middle East and America.
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State of the State Address Live-Blog on Monday
Feb 03,2012
Gov. Mary Fallin’s State of the State address is Monday, and we’ll be live-blogging from the Capitol. The governor’s address marks the start of this year’s legislative session. Fallin will use Monday’s address to outline her funding priorities and reveal details of her “bold” plan to reduce Oklahoma’s personal income tax. Tune in here, or …
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How Low Natural Gas Prices Could Slow OK’s Growth
Feb 03,2012
The price of natural gas is down — way down, and Oklahoma’s state government is feeling the effects. Increased supply and a mild winter have curbed gas prices, and collections from natural gas gross production taxes are below expectations, Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller said yesterday. Oklahoma energy companies have already shifted their focus to oil. …
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We’re Sharpening Our Focus
Feb 03,2012
You might notice a few changes on the StateImpact Oklahoma site over the next few days. We’re refining our focus a bit to emphasize what matters most: people. Call it a fine-tuning. Some of the changes are simple site reorganizations and e-housekeeping chores, but we’re sharpening our editorial mission a bit to focus on how … Continue reading
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Budget Briefing: ‘Bold’ Tax Plan Fills Holes, Nixes Credits; DOD Puts OKC Boeing Jobs at Risk; Aerospace Incentives ‘Especially’ Fickle Bet; OK Beating Texas in Recession
Feb 03,2012
In the news this morning: Gov. Mary Fallin Discusses Plan to Cut Oklahoma’s Income Tax Rate “The governor said her proposal, which she has been working on for five months, would not require an increase in other taxes. She hopes to make up for the lost revenue mostly by closing loopholes in the tax code, …
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Indian Times: Names Released of the Four Holding Up Payout of Cobell Settlement (Feb 03, 2012)
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StoryCorps in Oklahoma: Remembering Clara Luper and the "Dignity" of the Sanitation Strike (ENCORE) (Feb 03, 2012)
In 1969, W.B. Parker served as a church pastor and one of the leaders of Oklahoma City’s black community. African-Americans in Oklahoma City had already earned a number of victories regarding civil rights after the successful sit-in movements led by Clara Luper. Parker spoke with his son Winfred about his memories of the Oklahoma City Sanitation Workers Strike. » read more
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