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A legal decision involving the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School may be the next Oklahoma case heard at the U.S. Supreme Court.By Dick Pryor

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PM NewsBrief: Oct. 11, 2024 5:04

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This is the KGOU PM NewsBrief for October 11, 2024.

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Interim legislative studies get underway at Oklahoma Capitol 5:53

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Lawmakers aren't in session, but are looking ahead to next year and coming up with ideas for potential billsBy Dick Pryor

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Market signs are good for state but workforce hinders Oklahoma economy 11:48

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A leading Oklahoma economist says the Oklahoma economy is holding up well, but concerns are growing about education and workforce.By Dick Pryor

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As general election nears, state strikes ineligible voters from rolls 5:53

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Governor announces more than 450,000 names of ineligible voters have been removed from registration prior to 2024 general election.By Dick Pryor

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LOFT to investigate State Department of Education funding 5:48

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The Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency is moving toward a date to begin investigation of funding practices at the Oklahoma State Department of Education.By Dick Pryor

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State Board of Regents seeks successor to Chancellor Allison Garrett 5:48

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As they seek a successor to outgoing Chancellor Allison Garrett, the State Board of Regents issues a new report showing strong employment results for recent graduates.By Dick Pryor

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Legislative incumbent election defeats keep piling up 5:47

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Three more incumbent legislators have lost in the Oklahoma primary elections. Two of those losing this year were in powerful House and Senate positions.By Dick Pryor

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State Board of Education Disputes Attorney General's Legal Opinion 5:50

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Attorney General Gentner Drummond issues legal opinion requiring state school board to permit certain legislators to attend executive session meetings.By Dick Pryor

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Inflation is easing as signs of recession cloud economic outlook 6:25

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Dr. Robert Dauffenbach analyzes the state of the national and Oklahoma economies, and sees warning signs of a possible downturn ahead.By Dick Pryor

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Oklahoma political environment heading toward General Election 5:50

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Get ready for more divisive, hyper-partisan politics in the weeks leading up to the General Election in November, predicts Oklahoma political scientist.By Dick Pryor

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State Board of Education accused of violating Open Meeting Act 5:50

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Attorney General Gentner Drummond is in the process of determining whether the State Board of Education violated the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act during its July meeting.By Dick Pryor

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Historic developments shake up presidential race and 2024 elections 6:24

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Historic developments in the last two weeks have dramatically changed the dynamics in the highly consequential 2024 presidential election.By Dick Pryor

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State Senate Republicans select next leader 5:54

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It's not final yet, but State Senate Republicans have elected Lonnie Paxton of Tuttle to succeed Greg Treat as Senate President Pro Tempore.By Dick Pryor

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Walters proposes complete overhaul of state social studies standards 5:54

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State Superintendent Ryan Walters has announced plans to dramatically change social studies standards for state schools and appoints the committee to guide revisions.By Dick Pryor

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New laws to watch as recently-passed legislation goes into effect 5:54

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As of July 1st, almost a hundred new laws are now on the books in Oklahoma. Quorum Call publisher Shawn Ashley discusses some that stand out.By Dick Pryor

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Republican primary election upset shakes up State Senate leadership 6:24

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Who will succeed Greg Treat as Senate President Pro Tempore? That question seemed to be answered until the senator in line to move into the position lost in the primary.By Dick Pryor

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Primary election upset puts state senate leadership in flux 5:23

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The lawmaker set to become the next state Senate President Pro Tempore lost in his bid for re-election, sending the Oklahoma Senate into unprecedented territory.By Dick Pryor

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Senate goes into special session to deal with nomination of OSU regent 5:53

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Governor Kevin Stitt has called the State Senate back to the Capitol for a special session to consider the appointment of Mike Holder to the OSU Board of Regents.By Dick Pryor

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Governor signs "Women's Bill of Rights" 5:48

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Governor Kevin Stitt has until June 14th to sign bills passed in the final week of the Oklahoma legislative session. He quickly signed the "Women's Bill of Rights."By Dick Pryor

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Legislators race to finish, House and Senate adjourn sine die 5:46

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The 2024 Oklahoma legislative session is over, concluding one day ahead of the legally-mandated deadline.By Dick Pryor

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Budget deal in place, legislators race toward end of session 5:41

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It took until the final two weeks of the session, but the governor and legislative leaders reached agreement on the fiscal year 2025 budget. Now, it's crunch time.By Dick Pryor

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Budget talks continuing with end of legislative session looming 5:46

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Budget summit meetings have been moving the state budget and appropriation process forward, but lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement on the fiscal year 2025 budget.By Dick Pryor

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