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Stitt says politics get ‘disgusting,’ calls himself ‘more free’ in final year

At a National Governors Association meeting Feb. 20, 2026, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said he's more free to speak his mind in his final year.
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When segregation limited care, Black hospitals filled gaps, served ‘as community hubs’

When segregation limited where patients could receive care and doctors could practice, Black hospitals served their ...
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Choctaw Nation revises criminal code to note limited jurisdiction over non-Indians

The Choctaw Nation Tribal Council voted Feb. 14, 2026, to amend its criminal code to cover non-Indian defendants as allowed by federal law.
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Despite ‘clear’ constitutional issue, Edmond ‘freeholder’ requirement lingers in charter

Charter language requiring candidates for office in Edmond be "freeholders" remains unchanged despite a 2025 AG's office ...
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In 8 orders starting final session, Stitt seeks tenure reform, medical freedom, digital portals

To kick off 2026 as his final year in office, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed several new executive orders aimed at changes ...
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Toilets, t-shirts and tribal finances: Kiowa Legislature moves to impeach Chairman Lawrence SpottedBird

The Kiowa Legislature moved to impeach Chairman Lawrence SpottedBird, outlining seven charges as they set a date for an impeachment trial.
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‘Starting point for negotiations’: Senate would redirect TRS funds in #oklaed plan

Senate leaders announced a proposal Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, to fund education reforms that would redirect money from the Oklahoma TRS.
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The ‘Southern Surge’ suggests Oklahoma’s education system can bounce back

While nearby states have seen vast educational outcome improvements in the so-called Southern Surge, Oklahoma has been left behind.
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Adam Tyner

Adam Tyner is executive director of the Oklahoma Center for Education Policy at the University of Oklahoma. He oversees the center’s research initiatives.