From Tulsa City Hall to the Oklahoma State Capitol, we rounded up everyone who represents the people of east Tulsa.
Category: Government
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‘It’s a good day in Oklahoma’: Tulsa teachers union, districts and lawmakers react to Ryan Walters resignation
Some Tulsa-area school leaders and parents say they want a more collaborative, less political leader for Oklahoma schools after Ryan Walters steps down as state superintendent.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa mental health providers brace for budget cuts from state department of health
Several Tulsa mental health programs are preparing to lose thousands of dollars beginning Oct. 1 due to budget cuts from the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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Tulsa first responders study collision of mental health and homelessness amid Stitt’s camp sweeps
About 80,000 people in Oklahoma who have a serious mental illness don’t understand they have it, according to Dr. Xavier Amador.
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Oklahoma troopers clear 64 homeless encampments; aim to finish by Tuesday
Amid controversy over Gov. Kevin Stitt’s Operation SAFE, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said its ongoing encampment sweeps on state property in Tulsa were never meant to solve the homeless problem.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa officials to host town hall on transparency issues with Greenwood Legacy Corp.
Tulsa officials will hold a town hall Monday to address concerns over the transparency and accountability of Greenwood Legacy Corp.
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Tulsa foundation pauses new grant applications in response to Trump anti-DEI policies
The Tulsa-based Zarrow Family Foundation has paused accepting new grant applications in response to federal restrictions targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Tulsa mayor says governor’s homelessness plan is interfering with city’s progress
Mayor Monroe Nichols says Governor Kevin Stitt’s directive to clear homeless encampments is undermining Tulsa’s coordinated housing approach.
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Jail or shelter: Tulsa homeless advocates push back on governor’s attempt to clear encampments
Tulsa homeless advocates are criticizing Gov. Stitt’s plan to force the removal of encampments — calling it a choice between “jail or shelter.”
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Tulsa’s Sustainability Task Force launching five-meeting series across city
Tulsa’s Sustainability Task Force is launching a five-meeting series citywide to solicit public input and shape future sustainable policies.
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Mayor Nichols pushes back as governor seeks to thwart agreement with Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Mayor Monroe Nichols and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation signed a settlement limiting Tulsa’s municipal prosecutions of tribal residents — a deal now facing a challenge from Gov. Kevin Stitt, who argues it exceeds the mayor’s authority.
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Will restricting use of Tulsa medians improve safety? City council debates proposal
Tulsa City Councilors are debating a safety ordinance that would restrict people from standing, sitting or lying on narrow medians near busy roads and impose a $150 fine for violations.
